Makinde to Establish Special Intervention Fund for LAUTECH Iseyin Campus

O Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced plans by his administration to set up a special intervention fund to address critical infrastructure and academic gaps at the College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso.

The governor made the disclosure on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
Makinde said the proposed intervention fund would cater to key needs at the campus, including students’ and lecturers’ accommodation, an Information Technology Centre, a healthcare centre, and the provision of buses to ease mobility within and outside the campus.

According to him, the state government has already invested about ?15 billion in the Iseyin Campus and remains committed to ensuring its sustainability and growth.

“We have invested close to ?15 billion on this campus so far, and we will not shy away from taking further necessary steps to ensure that the LAUTECH Iseyin Campus thrives,” the governor said.

While responding to concerns raised by stakeholders, Makinde cautioned staff, students and members of the host community against acts of indiscipline capable of worsening the challenges facing the relatively new institution.

“Everyone must shun indiscipline and actions that can add to the teething problems of this fledgling institution,” he warned.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the education sector, urging stakeholders—particularly students and lecturers—to cooperate with the state government and the institution’s Governing Council.
He also advised students to adopt dialogue rather than protests when making demands, noting that demonstrations often lead to vandalism and setbacks.

“Students should always engage the government through dialogue instead of resorting to protests, which can easily result in vandalism and set the institution back,” Makinde added.