LAUTECH STUDENTS STAGE PROTEST TO DEMAND REOPENING OF CAMPUS

 Students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, ( LAUTECH) Ogbomoso trooped out in large numbers on 1st of August to express displeasure over the closure of their campus by the authorities of the institution.

The placard-carrying students who blocked the Ilorin road in front of their main gate called on the state governments of Oyo and Osun to address the situation.

Leaders of the protesters Hikimat Oyeniyi and Adebayo Adekunle who addressed press said the continuous closure of their campus had prevented the early commencement of first semester examination. They appealed to the institution’s authorities and owner states for quick action.

Reacting to the protest, the Dean Students’ Affairs of LAUTECH, Dr. Jimada Lukman said lack of money was the main reason for shutting down the campus, he promised the closure of the school will soon be over.

Lautech has remained shut down about for weeks ago, putting the first semester exam on hold.