Oyo Deploys Security Agencies To Protect Tech-U Varsity

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that the state government has engaged personnel of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) also known as Amotekun, among other security agencies to protect staff and students of the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan.

Makinde, who stated this while speaking at the 2024/2025 convocation ceremonies of the university on Saturday.

He said the state government understood the peculiarity of the location of the institution and had engaged security agencies to tackle any form of security challenges in the institution.

He further added that the state had established an Amotekun base at the entrance of the institution to forestall any form of security breach in the institution.

Makinde who was represented by his deputy, Adebayo Lawal, maintained that the University, just like all other institutions was facing some challenges, especially in the areas of funding and infrastructure.

He said other measures being taken to tackle insecurity in the area was the erection of perimeter fencing around the institution.

Makinde said, “We have strengthened campus security through collaborations with Amotekun and other agencies to guarantee safe learning environments.

“Like many universities across Nigeria, Tech-U faces significant challenges, especially in funding and infrastructure. I assure you that this administration remains committed to offering the critical support needed to realize the unique vision of this University.”

He added stressed that Oyo State government will continue to make efforts to strengthen the imstitution.

“Our interventions so far include sustaining the ALGON Scholarship Programme, allocating one of the new Primary Health Centres to serve the University community and commencing the rehabilitation of internal roads within the campus.

“Others are enhancing campus security through expanded perimeter fencing; establishing an Amotekun Security Base at the University entrance, with routine internal patrols; achieving a significant reduction in theft and property vandalism on campus, as confirmed by security reports,” Makinde said.