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, where he held a warm and productive meeting with the Vice Chancellor.
The visit, which took place on January 29, 2026, in Oyo State, was described as mutual and cordial, providing an opportunity for meaningful engagement on issues of common interest, particularly the role of education, moral values, and spiritual guidance in building a progressive and harmonious society.
During the interaction, the Grand Chief Imam commended the Vice Chancellor and the university management for sustaining an encouraging academic atmosphere and an inviting learning environment conducive to excellence, character development, and innovation.
He noted that institutions of learning play a critical role in shaping responsible citizens and urged continued commitment to academic excellence and ethical standards.
Both leaders also discussed areas of cooperation and support, with emphasis on fostering mutual understanding between religious leadership and academic institutions for the overall benefit of students, staff, and the wider community.
The Vice Chancellor, in his remarks, appreciated the visit and reaffirmed the university’s commitment to promoting values that support learning, discipline, and societal development.
At the end of the meeting, both parties pledged continued collaboration and mutual support in the collective interest of educational advancement, moral uprightness, and national development.
The Grand Chief Imam concluded the visit with prayers for continued peace, wisdom, and success for the university, its leadership, and the entire LAUTECH community.
