LAUTECH, veritable source of bond between Osun, Oyo —Aregbesola

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, on Thursday, in Osogbo, said the existence of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, remains a veritable source of bond that further unites the peoples of the two states.

He maintained that it was ironic and absurd that some people were still making fruitless efforts to create disunity among Osun and Oyo, regarding the management of the institution.

Aregbesola, who made this known, while playing host to the LAUTECH’s Governing Council and management staff in his office during a courtesy call, said the existence of the institution would continue to solidify the unity and strong affinity between the two states.

Describing the courtesy call as significant, considering the 23rd anniversary of the creation of Osun State, the governor recalled that the bond of unity and togetherness of the people of the states dated back more than a thousand years before Osun was excised from Oyo.

While contending that “artificial separation of state creation is not and can never provide any basis for hostility or disquiet between the two states”, Aregbesola queried that “how could anybody promote hostility between Osun and Oyo? Our relationship before the artificial separation lasted more than a thousand years at least”.

He continued, “where then is the basis for hostility? LAUTECH remains a symbol of unity between our two states. We must fund it for the growth, development and prosperity of the two states”.

Aregbesola, therefore, called on the Professor Afolabi-led committee set up to harmonise the administration and management of the institution to expedite action and submit it’s report.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of LAUTECH, Prof Adeniyi Gbadegesin, who congratulated the governor on his victory at the poll, acknowledged the commitment and contribution of the state under Aregbesola in the past four years, observing that the effort of the Aregbesola Government to turn around the state has impacted positively on all strata including LAUTECH. He asserted that “we acknowledge your efforts and that of your government in the jointly owned university. We have more confidence in you that the university will enjoy your supports for the next four years”

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