LAUTECH VC charges NISLT inductees on professionalism, integrity The Vice-Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, has charged newly inducted graduates of the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) to uphold professionalism, integrity, excellence, and ethical conduct as they begin their careers. The Vice-Chancellor gave the charge on Thursday at the induction ceremony of the 2024/2025 graduates of the SLT Department held on the University campus.  He highlighted the department's recent achievements, including the successful presentation of its third set of students for the April 2026 Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) Mandatory Professional Examination, full accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC), and the University's recognition as a South-West MPE Centre by NISLT. Professor Kalilu, who was represented at the ceremony by the Uni...

  LAUTECH's Prof. Ade-Omowaye advocates greater use of underutilised legumes for better health, food security Protein from legumes has been described as indispensable for human growth, immune competence, cognitive development and resistance to infections. A former Dean of the Faculty of Food and Consumer Sciences and former Chairperson of the Committee of Provosts and Deans, Professor Beatrice Iyabo Ade-Omowaye, stated this while delivering the 2nd Faculty Lecture of the Faculty of Food and Consumer Sciences at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). The lecture, titled 'Hidden Protein and Better Health: Unlocking the Potential of Nigeria’s Underutilised Legumes', highlighted the benefits of legumes as an important source of protein and their role in promoting better health. Professor Ade-Omowaye maintained that legumes occupy a distinctive place as a source of protein and are an essential component of a diversified diet, providing carbohydrate...

  Reception for NUC panel at VC's office The Vice-Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Prof. Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, flanked by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategy and Development), Prof. Tunde Ogunkunle (fourth left); Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Innovation), Prof. Dauda Araromi (fifth right); Registrar, Mrs Olayinka Balogun (fifth left); Librarian, Prof. Adefunke Ebijuwa (second right); representative of the Bursar, Mr Kehinde Olatokun, Alhaja Rashidat Bakare (third left); Director, Quality Assurance, Prof. Olusola Ojurongbe (left); Admission Officer, Mrs Folasade Ajao (second left); Deputy Director of Academic Planning, Prof. Modiu Durowoju (right); leader of the team from the National Universities Commission (NUC) on Post-Matriculation Monitoring Exercise in Nigerian Universities, Dr. Ajani Ayinla, a Deputy Director at the NUC (sixth right); Mrs Okpara Chimezie, Deputy Director (sixth left); Mrs Maureen Ukaego, Chief O...

  LAUTECH scholar wins National Young Researcher's Award in Microbiology The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso,  heartily congratulates Dr. Adetunji Joseph Elegbede of the Department of Pure and Applied Biology, Nigeria, on winning the 2026 edition of the Prof. Oyewale Tomori National Young Researcher's Prize in Microbiology under the auspices of the Nigerian Young Academy (NYA), in recognition of his outstanding contributions to microbiology. The prize is funded by the renowned Professor of Virology, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, FAS, NNOM, FRCPath, a former Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO), pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer's University, Ede, Nigeria, and former President of the Nigerian Academy of Science. This is indeed very good news, particularly as his supervisor, Prof. Agbaje Lateef, won the maiden edition of the prize in 2013 while at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Dr. Elegbede's emergence a...

  Financial literacy is missing link between poverty and sustainable prosperity, says LAUTECH's Prof.  Onaolapo     As Faculty of Management Sciences holds Third Faculty Lecture       A lecturer and researcher at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Prof. Rahman Adekunle Onaolapo , has identified financial literacy as the critical missing variable in poverty alleviation, describing it as a strategic human capital asset capable of transforming personal financial management, promoting financial inclusion and driving sustainable economic growth. Delivering the Third Faculty Lecture of the Faculty of Management Sciences on Tuesday, Prof. Onaolapo maintained that financial literacy extends beyond the acquisition of financial knowledge, stressing that it is a practical life skill that shapes financial behaviour, strengthens wealth creation and equips individuals to make informed financial decisions. Earlier, while dec...

    LAUTECH emerges first runner-up at Nigerian Academy of Engineering National Innovation Competition, wins N6m, $2,000                                   From left, Ajibade Ifeoluwa, Faizat Olubori and Mubarak Erinfolami. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has once again affirmed its reputation for excellence in innovation and research, emerging as the First runner-up at the third National Innovation Competition organised by the Nigerian Academy of Engineering.  The university team received a cash prize of N6,000,000 and an additional $2,000 at the competition, which was held in Lagos on June 24, 2026. The award-winning LAUTECH team comprised Mubarak Erinfolami and Ajibade Ifeoluwa of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Faizat Olubori of the Department of Medicine and Surgery, and Fatia Bello of the Department of Chemical Engineer...

  LAUTECH holds thanksgiving prayer session as VC, staff celebrate end of abduction ordeal         The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, on Tuesday held an interfaith thanksgiving and prayer session to appreciate God for the safe rescue of the spouses of two members of staff and other victims abducted by kidnappers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The gathering was attended by principal officers of the institution, including the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu; Registrar, Mrs Olayinka Olanike Balogun; Bursar, Mr Kehinde Olusegun Olatokun; Librarian, Professor Adefunke Sarah Ebijuwa; Deans, Heads of  Departments, clerics and other members of staff. Prof. Kalilu expressed gratitude to God for His mercy and faithfulness, saying the university community gathered as Christians, Muslims and people of other faiths to offer thanksgiving and pray for continued peace, security and divine protec...

  LAUTECH students encouraged to pursue global opportunities at Mastercard Foundation Scholarship information session   Students of the Department of Political Science, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, have been encouraged to pursue international academic opportunities.  The call was made on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at a Mastercard Foundation Scholarship information session facilitated by Richard Ige, a Mastercard Foundation scholar at Sciences Po, Paris.  The event was hosted by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Professor Frank Temisanren Ebijuwa, who was represented by Professor Niyi Osunbade, and Head of the Department of Political Science, Dr. John Olanrewaju. Dignitaries at the programme Include Professor Abiodun Akeem Oladiti; and Head of Department of Psychology, Dr Oluwafunmilayo Adedoyin Oyinlola.   Sharing his personal journey, Ige described the scholarship as a life-changing opportunity th...

   Commissioning of cabinet LED screen  at the  Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences  Faces at the commissioning  of a detachable cabinet led screen (500 by 500 mm) indoor/outdoor pixel pitch ,3.91 at the conference hall of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu,who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor,Academics and Innovation,Professor Dauda Araromi.                  

    Community Development Programme (CDP) by the Department of Civil Engineering