The Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery has debunked rumours of the alleged closure of its Kishi and Oyo satellite campuses, reassuring students, parents and other stakeholders that academic activities are ongoing seamlessly across both campuses.
The College also presented virtual learning gadgets to the two satellite campuses to sustain online classes and enhance teaching and learning.
Presenting the virtual learning gadgets to the Chairman of Irepo Local Government, Hon. Taoheed Olayiwola, on Monday at her office in Ibadan, the Provost of the College, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, described the report as fake news deliberately circulated to mislead the public and create unnecessary panic within the College community.
Dr. Owolabi stated that the College had not issued any directive ordering the closure of its satellite campuses, stressing that the institution remains safe, fully operational, and committed to providing quality nursing education.
She noted that virtual classes have continued seamlessly to ensure students do not miss their academic activities and enjoy lectures taking place simultaneously across the three campuses this will ensure resource sharing.
The Provost commended the Oyo State Government under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde for providing the necessary support to enable the College to sustain effective teaching and learning without disruption.
She urged the public to disregard the misleading reports, emphasizing that both the Oyo and Kishi satellite campuses remain in session, with lecturers carrying out their academic duties throughout the week.
According to a statement issued by the College management, “The attention of the College management has been drawn to false and malicious news circulating on social media about the supposed closure of the satellite campuses of the College.
“The Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery wishes to inform all stakeholders students, staff, parents, alumni, and the general public that the story is false and misleading. At no time have our campuses been closed, and the institution remains open for academic activities. We urge members of the public to rely only on official communication channels for accurate information regarding the College.”
The management reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and welfare of students and staff while urging members of the public to refrain from spreading unverified information capable of causing fear, confusion, and unnecessary anxiety.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Irepo Local Government, Hon. Taoheed Olayiwola, commended the management of the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, particularly the Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, for her proactive leadership and commitment to the development of the institution.
He noted that the virtual learning gadgets provided would significantly enhance teaching and learning at the Kishi satellite campus, describing the initiative as a timely intervention to strengthen academic activities.
Hon. Olayiwola also applauded Governor Seyi Makinde and the Deputy Governor, Barrister Abdulraheem ‘Bayo’ Lawal, for their unwavering support for the College, praying for God’s continued guidance and wisdom upon them. He assured the College management that the gadgets would be put to effective and judicious use to improve learning outcomes at the Kishi campus.
