JAC Writes Makinde, Ogundoyin, Demands Immediate Appointment of Rector, Others in Oyo

At Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic in Eruwa, Oyo State, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of three unions has petitioned Governor Seyi Makinde over what it claims is a delay in the appointment of the institution’s substantive principle executives.

The appointment of the institution’s major officers, including the rector, registrar, bursar, and librarian, has been delayed, which JAC characterized as concerning and inconsistent with the Polytechnic Acts.

In a letter to Makinde, JAC made the announcements; copies were also forwarded to Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, the governor’s chief of staff, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the speaker of the State House of Assembly, and Hon. Segun Olayiwola, the commissioner of education.

On the JAC platform, the chiefs of the three unions—Com. Adeboje Taiwo, Com. Titiloye Joseph, Com. Jayeola Titus, Com. Olayanju Abiodun, Com. Ojenike Olusola, and Com. Lala Tunde—signed the letter.

On the morning of Tuesday, the letter became accessible.

JAC praised the governor in the statement for what it called his persistence in ensuring that the institution was properly repositioned.

It did, however, denounce the institution’s key officers’ appointment delay.

In the last seven (7) years, acting management has been appointed in place of substantive principle executives, which JAC identified as being outside the scope of the Polytechnic Acts.

Following that, the unions took advantage of the occasion to request that the governor name the potential substantive officials who would be qualified for those assignments.

According to the letter, “The Governor kindly appointed a seasoned administrator, Professor Adebiyi Kazeem, to redeem the long lost image of the Institution by using Acting Management” in the last seven (7) years, which is not consistent with the Polytechnic Acts’ formation.

“The Governing Council, led by Professor Adebiyi Adekunle Kazeem, performed an excellent job of publicizing the position of Principal Officers, completing the procedure, and recommending the qualifying candidates, respectively. The activity concluded on July 27, 2025, and was suitably advised. Additionally, His Excellency Governor Makinde received a heartfelt thank you from the Unions for the recent release of additional subventions to lessen the impact of the institution’s salary increase.

In spite of this, the institution’s long-lost reputation—the threat posed by acting management as principal officers—remains unabated to this day. On two (2) separate instances, sir, resources were attempted to carry out this task, but to no success. For the third time, the same resource will be employed, and the Governing Council has taken the necessary action and suggested the potential, eligible applicants.

Therefore, the unions request that His Excellency publicize the potential substantive officers who meet the necessary qualifications. His Excellency is expected by the trade unions to make the statement on time. We look forward to meeting the potential competent substantive officers very soon, and the unions, as stakeholders, will continue to ensure industrial peace.