{
  "id": 5095763,
  "title": "Osun Assembly moves to amend UNIOSUN establishment law",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/osun-assembly-moves-to-amend-uniosun-establishment-law",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:30:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/osun-assembly-moves-to-amend-uniosun-establishment-law/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Osun State House of Assembly has initiated efforts to amend the legislation that established Osun State University, UNIOSUN, a measure taken 20 years since the university's inception. Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, revealed this information during a plenary session on Wednesday, following receipt of a letter from Governor Ademola Adeleke requesting the amendment to the Executive Bill. The letter, dated July 27, 2026, was presented to the legislators during the plenary.\n\nThe discussion on the bill's proposed changes was delayed due to preoccupations related to the 2026 Osun State gubernatorial election and associated matters. In presenting the bill's policy objectives, Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Sikiru Bajepade, outlined that the amendment would prolong the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University's term by two years. Bajepade stated that this amendment would also establish a framework for grants and scholarships for the university's students and bolster public support for the institution.\n\nDuring the debate, several lawmakers, including Taofeek Olayiwola, Adewumi Adeyemi, Lawrence Adeoti, Kanmi Ajibola, and Adekunle Oladimeji, voiced their support for extending the Vice-Chancellor's tenure. They argued that the university had experienced notable growth during the previous five-year tenure of Professor Odunayo Olabooye, and the extension would continue this progress. They also highlighted that the extension would enhance staff welfare, institutional stability, productivity, and the overall academic environment. Bajepade added, \"The Vice-Chancellor has done excellently well. The extension could provide continuity and serve as a standard for whoever would assume leadership of the university afterwards.\" The Speaker, Adewale Egbedun, endorsed the lawmakers' proposals, emphasizing that the proposed tenure extension could yield multiple benefits for the university and aid its ongoing development. The bill subsequently advanced to the second reading after being introduced by the Deputy Majority Leader, Adekunle Oladimeji, and seconded by Lawrence Adeoti. Earlier, Egbedun welcomed the lawmakers back to their legislative duties following the gubernatorial election and urged them to approach their responsibilities with renewed dedication to quality representation, transparency, and responsive leadership. During the session, the Osun State Debt Management Office Establishment Amendment Bill 2026 also cleared the first reading stage.",
  "summary": "The Osun State House of Assembly has commenced moves to amend the law establishing Osun State University, UNIOSUN, 20 years after its establishment. The Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, disclosed this during plenary on Wednesday, following the receipt of a letter from Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking the amendment of the Executive Bill. The letter, dated […] Osun Assembly moves to amend…",
  "key_points": [
    "Osun State Assembly seeks to amend UNIOSUN establishment law.",
    "Governor Ademola Adeleke requested amendment via letter dated July 27, 2026.",
    "Proposed changes include extending Vice-Chancellor's term by two years."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}