Elusoji calls for urgent action and fairness in regional development
A student leader of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Elusoji Samuel Temitope, has appealed to political representatives and stakeholders from the Ondo South Senatorial District to urgently address what he described as the persistent neglect of the institution and the region.
In an open letter addressed to the Governor of Ondo State, members of the National and State Assemblies representing Ondo South, and other political stakeholders, Elusoji expressed deep concern over the growing sense of abandonment felt by the student community and residents of the district.
The letter, titled *“An Open Letter of Appeal to Political Representatives and Stakeholders of Ondo South Senatorial District,”* lamented the poor state of infrastructure, unreliable electricity supply, inadequate healthcare, and the lack of sustainable youth empowerment initiatives across the area, despite being home to many influential political figures.
According to him, the abundance of leadership in Ondo South, including a serving Senator, a Deputy Speaker, Members of the State House of Assembly, and three Members of the House of Representatives, has not translated into meaningful development for the people. He noted that the silence, slow responses, and insufficient actions from these representatives are no longer administrative lapses but reflect a pattern of systemic neglect of the people who entrusted them with power.
Elusoji described OAUSTECH as the only university located in Ondo South and a vital symbol of progress for the district. He said the institution’s challenges have been worsened by poor government attention and the exclusion of its students from major developmental planning efforts.
He highlighted what he called unfair comparisons and systemic inequity between OAUSTECH and other tertiary institutions in the state such as the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), and Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo, which, according to him, continue to receive greater attention and investment.
Elusoji stated that OAUSTECH students continue to struggle for basic visibility while their counterparts in other institutions enjoy consistent recognition and support. He maintained that Ondo South does not seek pity but fairness and that the region’s students are only asking for equity and opportunities equal to those available in other parts of the state.
He emphasized that the growing student population of OAUSTECH should be regarded as a source of strength and development for the district. He urged leaders to harness this potential through targeted empowerment programmes, leadership training, and innovation-driven initiatives that would enable young people to contribute meaningfully to the state’s development.
The student leader called on the Governor, Senator, Members of the House of Representatives, Deputy Speaker, and other political figures from Ondo South to visit OAUSTECH soon for direct engagement with the student community. He said such a visit must be meaningful and result-oriented, adding that students expect open dialogue and commitments that would lead to practical solutions.
Elusoji urged political leaders to move beyond promises and adopt a long-term approach to youth empowerment, including mentorship opportunities and entrepreneurial support that would prepare young people for the challenges of the future.
He stressed that true representation is not measured by campaign slogans or publicity events but by the real impact that leaders make in the lives of their constituents.
Reaffirming the readiness of the student body to collaborate with leaders who are genuinely committed to youth and educational advancement, Elusoji said his message was motivated by love for the institution and a desire to see Ondo South progress.
He concluded by saying that leadership should not be defined by titles but by tangible impact, adding that now is the time for the district’s leaders to make that impact truly felt.
Copies of the open letter were sent to the Governor of Ondo State, the Senator representing Ondo South, the three Members of the House of Representatives from the district, the Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, the Commissioner for Education, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Student Affairs, and the Vice Chancellor and Dean of Student Affairs of OAUSTECH.
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