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The reality is unfolding that LAUTECH Iseyin Campus is facing an existential threat due to dwindling student enrollment. The establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, has posed a serious challenge, as students and parents are likely to prefer the new institution’s more affordable fees and better accommodation options.
The management and council seem to be in denial, despite the obvious decline in student numbers. It’s concerning that the council, led by a university professor, is handling this academic issue with a political approach rather than an objective, solution-focused one.
The Oke-Ogun zone, despite its elite presence, has failed to address the duplication of programs in institutions within the zone. The initial reason for relocating the Faculty of Agriculture to Iseyin, land availability, has proven false, as the allocated land for the Teaching and Research Farm has been reclaimed by its owners. Moreover, the land available for the Faculty at Iseyin is significantly less than the arable land alone in the main campus at Ogbomoso.
It’s imperative for all stakeholders to come together, put politics aside, and work towards a solution that ensures the smooth operation of the College. Programs should run concurrently in both campuses without disruptions. Objectivity and collective action are crucial to saving the College from further decline.
Opinion of an educationist
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