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Osun Poly suspends academic activities over suspension of Rector

VAM News Update

Following the suspension of the Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo, on Monday evening.

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree chapter, has suspended academic activities in the institution.

The Osun Poly ASUP Chairman, Dr Fatai Afolabi, made this known in a speech in Iree on Tuesday.

The development is coming on the heel of the suspension of the rector of the institution, Dr Tajudeen Odetayo, and his replacement.

Dr Odetayo was appointed as substantive Rector of the Polytechnic on March 14, 2023 by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

According to a letter dated July 11, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, M. K. Jimoh which was obtained by VAM News on Monday, it added that he was suspended for abuse of office and misappropriation of fund.

It reads; “You are hereby suspended as the Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, sequel to the strong allegations of financial recklessness, corruption, misappropriation of fund, abuse of office among others.

“You are to proceed on suspension immediately, while investigation into the allegations leveled against you commences soon”.

In another letter dated same day signed by the Permanent Secretary, the state government appointed Alabi Kehinde as acting rector with immediate effect.

Meanwhile, the halt of academic activities in the institution may not be unconnected with the suspension of the rector.

VAM News

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