Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

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Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
LAUTECH gate, Ogbomosho.jpg
LAUTECH gate, Ogbomoso
Former name
Oyo State University [1]
MottoExcellence, Integrity and Service
Typeuniversity of technology
Established23 April 1990 (34 years ago)
Chancellor Umar Faruq Umar II
Vice-Chancellor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu
Administrative staff
3,000
Students25,000
Location
Ogbomoso
,
Oyo State
,
Nigeria

8°8′0″N4°16′0″E / 8.13333°N 4.26667°E / 8.13333; 4.26667
CampusOgbomoso North
Colours   Maroon
Affiliations AAU
ASUU
NUC
Website lautech.edu.ng

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is a tertiary institution located in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. The university enrolls over 30,000 students and employs more than 3,000 workers including contract staff. [2]

Contents

History

In 1987, Governor Adetunji Olurin, the Military Governor of Oyo State then, (now split into two states: Oyo and Osun), received a request from the Polytechnic, Ibadan's Governing Council to establish a State University. [3] In 1988, he formed a seven-member interministerial committee, chaired by Mrs. Oyinkan Ayoola, which recommended the university's creation. On 13 March 1990, Nigeria's federal military government government approved the State's request. The edict establishing Oyo State University of Technology was signed on 23 April 1990, by Colonel Sasaenia Oresanya . [3]

Olusegun Ladimeji Oke served as the inaugural Vice-Chancellor of the university, and in January 1991, Late Bashorun M.K.O. Abiola assumed the role of the first Chancellor. The university commenced its initial academic session on 19 October 1990, with 436 enrolled candidates over four faculties namely :

Agricultural Sciences, Environmental science Sciences, Engineering and Management Sciences, and Pure and Applied Sciences. A College of Health Sciences was established a year later. [3]

LAUTECH Entrance LAUTECH MAIN GATE.jpg
LAUTECH Entrance

Following the separation of Osun State from Oyo State, the university's name was changed to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. [3]

Campus and academics

The university enrolls nearly 30,000 students in seven faculties and a college. [3] LAUTECH also admits more than 150 students via JUPEB Direct Entry into 200/Level yearly.[ citation needed ] For two consecutive seasons, in 2003 and 2004, the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) rated LAUTECH as the best state university in Nigeria. [3] [4] In the recent World Universities ranking by Webometrics, the institution achieved the seventh position among Nigerian universities and secured the top spot among Universities of Technology. [3] [5]

The main campus is in Oyo state. This campus is the site of the university's administration as well as home to six faculties and the post-graduate school. [6] Fields of study include pure and applied science, medicine, agriculture, engineering and technology, and environmental science.

No other campus is located in Osogbo, the Osogbo campus has been renamed UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital (UNIOSUNTH) after the recent take over of LAUTECH by the Oyo state Government only. [7]

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) offers wide range of undergraduate programmes [8] and postgraduate programme's. [9] LAUTECH also run open distance learning which gives students access to high quality, international standard and appropriate education in a setting that is flexible and conducive. [10]

Library

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology was established on July,1990. [11] From July 1990 to January 1999, the University library was situated in a compact area within the building currently housing the university bookshop. In February 1999, the library was relocated to its current and permanent site on the campus. The library now has the capacity to comfortably accommodate three thousand users simultaneously. [11]

Affiliate institutions [12]

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has established bilateral cooperation agreements with a variety of universities and organizations around the world.

Some of the universities are listed below:

  1. Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun,
  2. PAN African College of Education, Offa and Lagos State,
  3. Squap Olatunde/Igbajo Polytechnic CAMPU, [2]
  4. Diplomats Institute of Business Studies (DIBBS), Uyo, Akwa-Ibom
  5. Federal College of Dental and Therapy College, Enugu
  6. Ajayi Polytechnic, Ikere Ekiti

Administration

The current principal officers of the university are: [13]

PeoplePosition
Seyi Makinde Visitor
Professor Oladapo Afolabi Pro-Chancellor & Chairman
His Royal Majesty Onha Sergeant Chidi Awus [14] Chancellor
Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu [14] Vice-Chancellor
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Dr. Kayode Ogunleye Registrar
Mr. Abayomi Abiodun Okediji Bursar

Faculties and departments

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Computing and Informatics
Faculty of Food and Consumer Science
  • Food Science
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Consumer Science
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
Faculty of Management Sciences
Faculty of Centers and academic establishments
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Faculty of Nursing Sciences• Department of Nursing

[15]

Units

  1. Office of the Registrar
  2. Academic Affairs Unit
  3. Council Affairs Unit
  4. Planning, Budgeting & Monitoring Unit
  5. Personal Affairs Unit
  6. Academic Planning Unit
  7. Sports Development Unit
  8. Students Affairs Unit

Conflict

The ownership of LAUTECH has always been a source of conflict between the two-owner states (Oyo State and Osun State), especially after Osun State acquired her own university. The government of Oyo State wants Osun to transfer full ownership of the university to them while the other party disagrees. [16] This conflict grew intense in 2010 under the administrations of ex-Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State and his former counterpart ex-Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun State. [17] The feud which was suspected to have been ignited by political interests [18] was resolved eventually after series of intervention by notable political icons and the National Universities Commission in Nigeria. [19] As of 20 November 2020, National Universities Commission (NUC) gives ownership of LAUTECH to Oyo State Government under Governor Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde. [20] [21] [22]

Location

The Main Campus

The School main campus is located at Ogbomoso North Local Government, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria with geographical coordinate 8° 8' 0" North, 4° 16' 0" East. This is where most of the university's teaching and research is carried out, the Ogbomoso Campus also houses the central administration of the university. The Ogbomoso Campus has five faculties and the Post-graduate school where courses are taught in various fields of pure and applied science, medicine, agriculture, engineering and technology, environmental science. The main campus first gate is located along the Old Ogbomosho-Ilorin road. [23]

The second entrance is referred to as LAUTECH second gate. This is also referred to as Under G gate, which leads to Under-G, Nurudeen, Stadium, Kuye to mention but a few. [24]

College of Health Sciences

The College of Health Sciences campus once located in Osogbo, Osun state,Nigeria, has been relocated to along Old Ogbomoso-Ilorin Road, Ogbomoso, Oyo state. [25] There are four faculties in College of Health Sciences which are basic medical sciences, basic clinical sciences, clinical sciences, nursing sciences. [26]

On Wednesday 31 May 2023, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state granted authorization for the designation of Prof. Olawale Olakulehin as the interim Chief Medical Director (CMD) of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso. He also appointed the principal officer and another appointment in the college. The announcement was made known by the Chief of staff to the governor. [27]

Iseyin Campus

The Iseyin Campus is located in Iseyin, Oyo state, Nigeria. The campus headed by a Provost, houses the college of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus which is made up of Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources and Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. [23] On 15 September there is commission of 38 kilometers of Oyo Iseyin Road that lead to the New campus for easy access. [28] As at 10 October 1533 Student Resume in Iseyin campuse as earlier announced by the governor Seyi Makinde that all department of Agriculture and biotechnology should be moved to the new campus at Iseyin. And the section continue the provost in is statement said the second semester will commence officially on 23 October 2023. [29] [30] [31]

On 19 October 2023 some group of students and parents from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso took legal action against Governor Seyi Makinde and the vice chancellor including the registrar of the institution for the relocation of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and biotechnology to Iseyin in Oyo state. [32]

Banning of car into the campus

On 22 March 2023, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, implemented a prohibition on students driving or bringing cars to the campus. It was further stated by the Vice Chancellor of the university that any tinted vehicles used by staff members are now restricted. Additionally, beginner drivers must display a learner's permit on their vehicles before they can be given access or allowed to enter the campus by the security. [33] [34]

Partnership

On 28 September 2023 Ladoke Akintola university Ogbomosho partner with the foremost research team in Nigeria, the Nanotechnology Research Group (NANO+), in organising event that will bring together academics, policymakers, students, and private sector representatives to explore the progress of nanotechnology in the fourth industrial revolution. Discussions will revolve around the potential opportunities for developing Nigeria across manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, environment, security, and defense, with a focus on achieving sustainable development in the economy. [35]

Notable alumni

Architectures and monuments

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