The Management of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, and its Host Communities have renewed their commitment to strengthening town-and-gown relations through mutual trust, sustained dialogue and closer collaborations to promote peaceful coexistence and shared development.
The commitment was reaffirmed at a stakeholder meeting presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Oladipo, MNPA, CMCPN, MCAN, FIELPN, which brought together members of the University Management and Ibido-Ogbo Community representatives to discuss institutional development, community engagement and strategies for sustaining a peaceful and mutually beneficial relationship.
Prof. Oladipo stated that the meeting provided an opportunity for constructive engagement on issues of mutual concern, stressing the importance of open communication, mutual respect and collective responsibility in addressing emerging challenges and strengthening relations between the University and its host community.
He reiterated the University’s commitment to regular stakeholder engagement and cordial relations with the Host Communities, noting the importance of a partnership that recognises the community’s contributions to the University’s growth while promoting shared prosperity and community welfare.
The Mogoosu of Ibido-Ogbo land, Oba Temitope Oyekunle Oyenuga,(Tadese I), who was the Chief Host, underscored the importance of a strong town-and-gown relationship in maintaining a peaceful environment for teaching, learning and research. While acknowledging the development the University has brought to the host Communities.
The engagement reaffirmed the importance of regular consultations in building trust, addressing concerns and resolving differences through dialogue
The Vice Chancellor was accompanied by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof Rotimi Ettu; the Director,Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA), Prof Jimoh Owoyele; the University Legal Officer,Mr Abiola.esq; the University Chief Security Officer, Dr Moses Ogundeji among others.