Oyo State Governor Inagurate New Engineering Lab In UI To Boost Research

University Of Ibadan New Engineering Lab

The Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has on Tuesday inaugurated a solution-driven engineering laboratory complex at the Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan.

According to the Director of Public Communication, Mr. Olatunji Oladejo, the laboratory which is a product of collaboration between the University and the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Limited is the first automation complex in the country.

Oladejo stated that the laboratory will support the repositioning of science and technology in a way to reshape and promote the automation of all engineering processes for the purpose of increased productivity and efficiency in Nigeria.

The director disclosed that the laboratory cost both partners about NGN796,599,997.44m.

Guests who graced the opening ceremony include the immediate past vice-chancellor of the university, who is now the Minister for Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole and the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji.”

The newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Oladejo added, would be the royal father of the day.

He added, “The laboratory will support the repositioning of science and technology in a way to reshape and promote the automation of all engineering processes for the purpose of increased productivity and efficiency in Nigeria.

“The immediate past vice-chancellor of the university, who is now the Minister for Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, will be on hand to celebrate the opening ceremony with his successor and current VC, Prof. Abel Olayinka.”