Osun Speaker Tasks Academics On Research Application

Speaker, State of Osun House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Najeem Salaam has tasked university Researchers to find nexus between their findings and the mode of production, saying that is when the society would be a better place for the people.

Delivering his speech at a reception organized by the Centre for Sustainable development Goals for the Vice Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Labo Popoola, Speaker Salaam who was represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Goke Butika, urged the academics to engage political authorities with their researches with a view to applying them to social programs.

He said: “the iron curtain that barricades the academics against the politics and politicians must be removed in order to have nexus that would connect research with social programs for the overall benefits of the people”.

Speaker Salaam also acknowledged the towering profile of The Vice Chancellor, describing Prof. Popoola as a consummate teacher and inclusive administrator; hailing him on his appointment and pledged the support of the state parliament for his task.

The reception was attended by Mr. Debo Adesina, Managing Director, Guardian newspapers who chaired the occasion, Medical Director, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, university scholars and Professionals.