Oyo Grand Chief Imam, LAUTECH VC in Strategic Talks

The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al-Imam (Barrister) Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has paid a courtesy visit to the management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso.
According to a statement issued by the Office of the Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, the visit featured a warm, cordial, and productive engagement with the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
The interaction was described as mutually beneficial, morally uplifting, intellectually enriching, and spiritually fulfilling.
The meeting provided a platform for meaningful dialogue on issues of shared interest, particularly the role of education, moral values, and spiritual guidance in fostering a progressive, disciplined, and harmonious society. Emphasis was placed on the importance of collaboration between religious leadership and academic institutions in shaping well-rounded individuals and strengthening societal cohesion.
During the visit, the Grand Chief Imam commended the Vice-Chancellor and the University management for sustaining a conducive academic environment that promotes excellence, character development, innovation, and intellectual growth.
He praised LAUTECH’s commitment to creating an atmosphere that supports learning while nurturing ethical values among students and staff.
Both leaders explored areas of cooperation and mutual support, highlighting the need for continuous engagement between faith-based leadership and educational institutions for the overall benefit of the University community and the wider society.

The Vice-Chancellor and the Grand Chief Imam reaffirmed their commitment to mutual collaboration and support whenever the need arises, in the collective interest of educational advancement, moral uprightness, and sustainable societal development.

The visit concluded with prayers by the Grand Chief Imam for continued peace, wisdom, and success for the University, its leadership, and the entire LAUTECH community.