Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), located in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, is a premier state-owned university established on April 23, 1990, as Oyo State University of Technology (OSUTECH). Renamed in 1991 to honor Chief S.L. Akintola, it is a renowned institution focusing on technology, engineering, and science.
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
Key Historical and Institutional Details:
Establishment & Evolution: Founded in 1990, the institution transitioned from OSUTECH to LAUTECH in 1991 following the creation of Osun State. Initially jointly owned by Oyo and Osun States, it became solely owned by Oyo State in 2020.
Location & Campus: The main campus is in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, with an additional campus in Iseyin housing the Faculty of Agricultural and Renewable Natural Resources.
Academic Structure: LAUTECH has 12 faculties, including Engineering and Technology, Computing and Informatics, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences.
Recognition: The institution was recognized as the best state university in Nigeria by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2003 and 2004.
Population: The university serves approximately 30,000 students and over 3,000 staff members.
Times Higher Education (THE)
LAUTECH offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs and is known for its contribution to technological education in Nigeria.
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