The Proprietor of Iseyin College of Science and Health Technology, Sunday Owoseni, has alleged that some operators of unapproved private health colleges are inciting students against his institution over its regulatory status in Oyo State.
Owoseni made the allegation in a statement issued in Ibadan, where he claimed that certain disgruntled individuals working with illegal colleges of health and nursing were responsible for recent student unrest linked to concerns about certification and accreditation.
He stated that the institution’s inclusion among approved schools under the National Board for Technical Education had created tension among unapproved institutions, which he said feel threatened by the development.
According to him, some of those allegedly involved in the incitement were former staff members who were dismissed for misconduct and non compliance with the college’s standards of discipline and accountability.
He alleged that these individuals had since joined other newly elished private colleges and were working to create division between the school management and students.
The proprietor dismissed claims that students were protesting over the validity of their certificates, insisting that the institution has accredited programmes and is actively working to secure approval for additional courses.
He added that students had been consistently engaged on academic developments and were encouraged to begin early preparation for relevant professional examinations.
Owoseni described the protest as unnecessary and based on misinformation, stressing that a simple clarification from the school management would have resolved the concerns raised by students.
He further alleged that the unrest was orchestrated by rival institutions seeking to undermine the credibility of his college.
The proprietor also thanked local authorities, including the Chairman of Iseyin Local Government, Rasaq Fadiran, the traditional ruler of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Oyebola, security agencies, and community leaders for intervening to restore calm.
He maintained that the institution remains committed to educational development in Oyo State and is focused on producing qualified health professionals for the benefit of society.
The controversy follows earlier concerns raised by a civil group, Campaign for Better Public Health, which called for investigations into the proliferation of unapproved health institutions in the state.
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