Oyo Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde has vowed to pay the outstanding salaries the past governor of the state owed the workers of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho.
The Oyo governor disclosed this to the amazement of the people of the state while addressing the press on his 100 days in office.
Makinde explained that the decision to pay the salaries was to ensure students don’t suffer. He acknowledged that LAUTECH is co-owned by both Oyo and Osun states.
According to him, an agreement to split the institution during the rule of Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo) and Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Osun) was signed but never implemented.
He added that he would not shy away from splitting the institution as it is “very important to Ogbomosho”.
He said:,“Yesterday, the governing council came to see me and we discussed all these. We’ve signed for worker payments but since it’s owned by both Osun and Oyo states, unfortunately, Osun state has not paid. This can not continue.
“A few days ago, I spoke to the Osun governor, Gboyega Oyetola, the plan to split was signed between Akala and Oyinlola but we don’t know why it wasn’t implemented. Oyo State will have to pay the salary of LAUTECH (Osun’s share) because I don’t want the students to suffer.
“If we have to split up, then so be it, I won’t shy away from this divorce. LAUTECH is very important to Ogbomoso.”
