The management of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo have set the record straight over the trending video alleging the university authorities of unmerited appointments within the management team.
This statement was made public during a press statement signed by the University’s Media and Public Relations Officer, ‘Wale Adeoye where the management stated that the video contains false and malicious information aimed at misleading the public with deliberate misrepresentation of facts.
The statement also went further to list the names of the University management team along with their religious status to clarify arguments on religious bias and nepotism during recruitment.
“The university has seen video content that is being circulated about Emmanuel Alayande University Education, Oyo.” the University stated.
“It is important to note that the video contains false information and deliberate misrepresentation of facts concerning Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. It does NOT represent the truth about the university.
“The fact is that the current composition of management is as follows
VC: Ibarapa East ( Christian)DVC: Ibadan North (Muslim)
DVC: Ibadan North (Muslim)Registrar: Afijio (Christian)
Registrar: Afijio (Christian)Bursar: Egbeda (Christian)
Bursar: Egbeda (Christian)Librarian: Ogbomoso North (Christian)
Librarian: Ogbomoso North (Christian)Director of Works: Oyo East (Muslim)
Director of Works: Oyo East (Muslim)” the statement continued.
“It should be noted that university appointments were made entirely according to the University Law based purely on merit (as reflected in the performances of candidates during properly and legally constituted interview panels). The appointments were made in order to position Emmanuel Alayande University of Education as a true Centre of excellence while considering the peculiarities and representativeness of Oyo state. This undoubtedly is in line with the vision of His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE.” the statement added.
“While the university remains focused and would continue to operate in line with relevant laws, it is important to note that spreading malicious information aimed at misleading the public is not one of the core values of Oyo state.” the University concluded.
