OAUSTECH VC Urges Nigerians to Renew Commitment to National Development at 66th Independence
The Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa, has called on Nigerians to remain united, hopeful and committed to the values of peace, integrity, hard work and good governance as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.
Ologunorisa made the call in an Independence Day message issued on Thursday, October 1, 2026, on behalf of the university’s Management, Senate and Congregation.
The Vice-Chancellor congratulated staff and students of OAUSTECH, the people of Ondo State and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on the anniversary, describing the occasion as an opportunity to reflect on the country’s journey since independence and renew commitment to building a better Nigeria.
According to him, the sacrifices of Nigeria’s founding fathers provided the foundation for a sovereign nation characterised by resilience, diversity and enormous potential.
“As we mark this milestone, it is imperative that we reflect on our journey as a nation and renew our collective commitment to building the Nigeria of our dreams,” he said.
The OAUSTECH Vice-Chancellor also commended members of staff of the institution for their dedication, patriotism and contributions to the growth of the university, noting that their service to the institution amounted to service to the nation.
He reaffirmed OAUSTECH’s commitment to contributing to national development through quality teaching, cutting-edge research and innovation, in line with its mandate as a university of science and technology.
Ologunorisa further urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in the face of the challenges confronting the country, stressing that such challenges could be overcome through collective commitment to national values.
He wished the university community and Nigerians a peaceful Independence Anniversary celebration.
“God bless OAUSTECH! God bless Ondo State! God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!” he stated.
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*OAUSTECH VC’S FELICITATION ON THE 66TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA*
I write on behalf of the Management, Senate and Congregation to felicitate with all staff and students of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, the great people of Ondo State and the entire good Nigeria on the occasion of the 66th Independence Anniversary of our dear nation.
Sixty-six years ago, our founding fathers secured for our nation freedom, unity and hope. Their sacrifices laid the foundation for a sovereign Nigeria built on resilience, diversity and boundless potential. As we mark this milestone, it is imperative that we reflect on our journey as a nation and renew our collective commitment to building the Nigeria of our dreams.
I particularly commend the staff of OAUSTECH for your unwavering dedication, patriotism and commitment to the growth of this University. Your unalloyed service to the University is service to the nation. As a University of Science and Technology, we shall continue to contribute to national development through quality teaching, cutting-edge research and innovation.
To all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, I urge you to remain steadfast, united and hopeful. The challenges confronting our nation are surmountable if we remain committed to the virtues of peace, hard work, integrity and good governance.
On this auspicious occasion, I wish the entire University Community and all Nigerians a happy and peaceful Independence Anniversary celebration.
God bless OAUSTECH!
God bless Ondo State!
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
*Prof. Temi Emmanuel Ologunorisa, FSSAN, FNAHS, FNMetS, FRMetS*
Vice-Chancellor,
OAUSTEC
*Source: Directorate of Information Protocol and Public Relations, OAUSTECH*
*Date: Thursday, 1st October, 2026.*
