OSCOTECH recorded unprecedented academic excellence, infrastructural devt under my watch – Dr Adegoke
OSCOTECH recorded unprecedented academic excellence, infrastructural devt under my watch – Dr Adegoke
By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
The outgoing Rector, Osun State College of Technology, OSCOTECH, Esa-Oke, Dr. Samson Akinbamide Omobayo Adegoke, has said his tenure recorded unprecedented academic excellence, infrastructural development and improved students and workers welfare.
Dr. Adegoke while answering questions during a personality interview with newsmen, expressed profound gratitude to God, declaring that he is leaving the institution as peacefully as he met it when he assumed the office.
The Ipetumodu born Rector, reflected on his tenure with a sense of fulfillment and calm satisfaction, saying he has every reason to be grateful to Almighty God. “I met OSCOTECH in peace, and I am leaving it in peace, that is no small blessing”.
Sharing insights into his tenure, Dr. Adegoke emphasised that the relative tranquility enjoyed throughout his term was critical to the institution’s achievement saying, “Without peace, no meaningful progress could have been made”.
Dr. Adegoke further maintained that OSCOTECH never experienced student or staff unrest under his leadership. “This is not my making but God, and the absence of protest or major distractions speaks volumes about the environment we cultivated” he asserted.
Dr. Adegoke, who is also the Chairman, Committee of State Rector’s, COSREC, appreciated Governor Ademola Adeleke for his quick response and intervention on the institution’s needs, adding that his greatest wish is to see the OSCOTECH ranked number one in the Country.
The Chairman, COSREC, said he came in with the determination to pursue aggressive institution and infrastructural development and we were able to achieve it through the Grace of God and unflinching support by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
According to the OSCOTECH outgoing Rector, “Our amiable Governor Adeleke has been supportive in ensuring the progress of the entire institution with regular financial support for the infrastructures among other activities that enhanced complete development of the institution.
“Also, I can’t forget the efforts of my board Chairman, Hon Diran Odeyemi, D-ROY, as his adequate support to the upliftment of the OSCOTECH cannot be over emphasised, he is very accommodating, loving and friendly”.
Dr. Adegoke equally said his tenure enjoyed robust relationships with the stakeholders, staff and entire management of the institution in ensure compliance with the rules and regulations laid down.
The outgoing Rector said, the journey was not without significant hurdles as he recalled the day he was attacked by gunmen along Esa-Oke road.
Dr. Adegoke, however, admonished the students to pursue their goals with determination, believing in their own abilities and drawing strength from their inner resilience as he emphasised the importance of perseverance and faith in God when facing challenges.
