Students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State have had their tuition fees reduced by 25% by governor Seyi Makinde.
Governor Makinde in a routine visit to the students on Monday, June 1, announced that the state has secured the sole ownership of the institution and will ensure all striking actions cease in the school.
The governor also commissioned an High Dependency Unit (HDU) at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital.
The HDU is expected to provide secondary healthcare services for individuals who need more extensive care, governor Makinde disclosed in a tweet this evening.
Shortly after the governor made the announcement, the excited students went wild with shout of joy and happiness to Mr Makinde..
In a video posted by one of the students, Badmus Mubarak, governor Makinde was seen walking at close proximity within the excited crowds.
Meanwhile, the development has stirred positive reactions from social media users who praised the governor for his thoughtfulness at a critical time as this.
Read some of the tweets below:
