Following what it described as obvious marginalization of its zone, the leadership of the Oyo Global Forum, OGF, has kicked against the non-inclusion of Oyo indigenes in the management team of the newly-established Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, EAUED, Oyo.
In a joint statement by its chairman and secretary, Adebayo Hassan and Remi Adebayo respectively, OGF said it is against the principle of fairness.
OGF STATEMENT ON THE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS AT EMMANUEL ALAYANDE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION
The Oyo Global Forum has strongly condemned any attempt to marginalize the Oyo Zone during the selection process for principal officers at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education. The entire Oyo Zone community is saddened by the deliberate exclusion of Oyo candidates, especially when other institutions in Ibarapa, Ogbomoso, and Ibadan have their management teams substantially controlled by their respective indigenes. This discrepancy underscores the urgent need for corrective action.
The case of Oyo should not be viewed as an ordinary circumstance but rather as an exception that demands rectification.
We call upon His Excellency and the Governing Council to recognize and rectify this imbalance by ensuring that the remaining unfilled positions of Bursar and Registrar are filled by qualified Oyo indigenes among the shortlisted candidates.
Upholding principles of fairness and inclusion is essential to fostering a university environment that values diversity and respects the aspirations of all communities. Let this be a testament to our collective commitment to justice and equity in educational institutions across our state.
