The Vice-Chancellor, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa has called on the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) to build a School of Maritime Transport and Logistic for the University.
The Vice-Chancellor made the appeal on Thursday, 31st March, 2022 while addressing a mammoth gathering of political bigwigs, traditional rulers, technocrats, religious and opinion leaders, the old and the youths at a Town hall Meeting with Stakeholders organised by OSOPADEC and held at Williams Events Hall, Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government, Ondo State.
The World class Professor of Environmental Science and Climate Change informed his audience and the leadership of the Commission that the School will be of great benefit to the people of the area and of big advantage to the teeming population of youth in the area and the Country at large.
He said the School would be located within Ilaje Local Government Area, because of its closeness to the ocean. This, he noted will also be of competitive advantage to the University.
Speaking further, the reputable professor of high international exposure stated that courses to be taught at the School will include B. Sc Port Management, B.Sc Shipping, B.Sc Nautical Science, and B.Sc Maritime Transport among others.
He also stated that the School will run short term programmes that will lead to the award of certificates and diploma in ICT Management and other related courses.
