Osun State Government has announced the suspension of the Rector, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Dr Tajudeen Odetayo over allegation of corruption and financial recklessness.
This was made known in a letter of suspension dated July 11, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, M. K. Jimoh, made available to journalists on Monday.
The suspended Dr Odetayo was appointed as substantive Rector of the Polytechnic on March 14, 2023 by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The letter read, “You are hereby suspended as the Rector of Osun State Polytechnic, sequel to the strong allegations of financial recklessness, corruption, misappropriation of fund, abuse of office among others.
“You are to proceed on suspension immediately, while investigation into the allegations leveled against you commences soon”.
In another letter dated same day signed by the Permanent Secretary, the state government appointed Alabi Kehinde as acting rector with immediate effect.
