The Osun State Government has shut down the Osun State Polytechnic, over course to maintain peace in the institution.
According to the statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Hon Dipo Eluwole, the decision came as as result of the forceful return of the suspended Rector, Dr. T.A. Odetayo to the school premises.
InsightMedia has reported that the suspended Rector, Dr Tajudeen Odetayo on Thursday staged a return to the Institution following the order of the Industrial Court.
The statement reads : “This is to inform the general public, particularly members of staff and students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, to proceed on two (2) weeks break with immediate effect.
“The immediate break is a necessary action to maintain peace in the institution following the forceful return of the suspended Rector, Dr. T.A. Odetayo.
“The general public should also note that school accounts have been frozen with immediate effect, and it is imperative that everyone cooperates fully and adheres to these directives”, the statement ended.
Odetayo was suspended in July over an allegation of corruption, abuse of office and other.
Odetayo approached the Ibadan Division of the Industrial Court to seek some reliefs which were granted.