The Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilesa, Osun State, Prof. Taiwo Asaolu, has called on the state government to address the incessant encroachment of the institution’s land and activities of the illegal miners causing environmental degradation on campus.
Asaolu, who spoke while formally receiving the UNILESA Pro-Chancellor, Mr Gbenga Onigbogi, into the premises of the university, lamented the incessant thefts and negative impacts of the activities of herdsmen on the premises of the university.
According to him, the issue of sustainable funding for the University, appointment of qualified academic and non-academic staff, as well as renovation of lecture halls, Information and Communication Technology, among others must also be quickly addressed by the government through the Pro-Chancellor.
He said, “Pro-Chancellor Sir, there are some urgent issues that need to be addressed in order to consolidate the foundation being laid for the University.
“The Issue of porous borders and its attendant negative impacts such as encroachment of our land, incessant thefts, herdsmen activities, massive illegal gold mining activities and degradation of the University environment.’’
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