After mmonths of inactivity, management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has directed students to resume today.
The management, however, said full academic activities will commence after the October 1 Independence anniversary holiday.
The university’s Registrar, Jacob Agboola, made the announcement in a statement.
“The Governing Council of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, has approved resumption of activities on the institution’s campuses with effect from Friday, September 15, 2017. Students are expected to return to school on Monday, September 25, 2017, while full academic activities, the details of which the Senate will announce, shall commence immediately after the independence anniversary holiday.
“Council thanks governors of Oyo and Osun states, Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi and Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, respectively, for agreeing to support the university with necessary funds, to enable it return to its normal work schedule and reinvigorate its latent capacities, for accelerated and sustainable growth and development.
“Council also appreciated all stakeholders for understanding and support. Council further appealed to students, staff, parents as well as the general public to demonstrate greater faith and dedication to the well-being of the institution, as better days lie ahead of it.
“Concerted efforts should, therefore, be geared towards ensuring that nothing is allowed to disrupt the normal work of the university again.”
LAUTECH lecturers had been on strike since June 2.