Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially inaugurated the governing councils of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, and the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan.
The inauguration took place at the executive chamber of the governor’s office on Friday in Ibadan.
The governor named former First Bank CEO, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, as the Chairman of Abiola Ajimobi Technical University Governing Council while Professor Ayodeji Omole was reappointed as the Pro Chancellor and Chairman, LAUTECH Governing Council.
Governor Makinde described the appointments as a strategic move to elevate the academic and administrative excellence of both institutions, positioning them for innovation-driven development in the state’s education sector.
Dr. Adeduntan, who led First Bank Nigeria Limited for several years before stepping down in 2024, is widely respected in the financial and corporate sectors for his leadership and strategic acumen.
Other members of the newly inaugurated councils include academics, industry professionals, and technocrats drawn from various sectors, reflecting the state’s commitment to inclusive governance and institutional reform.
Governor Makinde reiterated that the councils are expected to provide policy direction, ensure financial discipline, and strengthen the universities’ mandates to produce skilled graduates equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy.
The inauguration comes amid Makinde’s educational reforms in the state, including increased funding for institutions, infrastructure upgrades, and curriculum modernization.
Addressing newsmen shortly after the brief ceremony, Dr. Adeduntan expressed gratitude for the appointment and pledged to work with stakeholders to drive transformational change in line with the mandate of the institution.