Osun State College of Technology, Esa oke has established OSCOTECH Academy of science and sport.
The Rector of the institution, Dr Samson Adegoke stated this in Osogbo at a press conference while speaking on the achievements of his administration.
Dr Adegoke noted that the academy would focus on science education and help to nurture students with potentials in sporting activities.
He also unveiled Chief Taiwo Onigbinde as the ambassador of the academy and expressed confidence that chief Onigbinde would help to promote the sport academy.
The Rector highlighted the achievements of his administration to include accreditation of eleven new courses in the institution as promotion of welfare of staff as well as maintaining uninterrupted academic calendar.
He however called on stakeholders to enhance investment in education saying education remained the bedrock for sociopolitical and economic development.
In a remark, former Super Eagles coach, Chief Onigbinde who said the Sports academy was long overdue lauded Osun State College of Technology, Esa-oke for the initiative.
Chief Onigbinde said if the nation’s tapped its potential in sports it would serve as veritable source for Job and wealth creation.
He called on government and other stakeholders in the sports to invest heavily in the sector to position the country for economic turnaround.
