OGITECH Moves to Resolve Land Dispute as Community Leaders Back Campus Expansion

The Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, has intensified efforts to resolve a longstanding land dispute affecting its planned infrastructure development following a stakeholder meeting led by its Rector, Dr. Abiodun Oluseye.

The institution holds survey documents covering approximately 207.31 hectares of land designated for its use but has faced recurring ownership disputes, encroachment and interference from land speculators. These challenges have reportedly disrupted construction projects and raised concerns about the institute’s expansion plans.

To address the situation, Oluseye convened a stakeholder meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, bringing together community leaders, traditional authorities and family representatives to explore a peaceful resolution.

The Rector advocated dialogue over confrontation, stressing that peaceful dispute resolution could prevent violence, restore social harmony and encourage economic growth.

The meeting featured representatives of the Palace of the Oloja Ekun of Igbesa, under the authority of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulazeez Oluwatoyin Akinde, alongside community elders and representatives of the Igbodu family, identified as the traditional landowners.

Community elders present included Chief Olagbaye, Chief Muslimi Akinogun and Chief Engineer Mike Akingbade.

The discussions took place despite an ongoing court case concerning the property at the High Court of Justice in Idi-Oke, with the stakeholders exploring the possibility of an out-of-court settlement.

During the meeting, community representatives acknowledged the economic and social contributions OGITECH has made to Igbesaland since its establishment.

Speaking on behalf of the Igbodu family, its representatives commended the Rector for initiating dialogue and pledged their support for the institution’s long-term development plans. However, they appealed to the Ogun State Government to ensure fair compensation for their ancestral land.

The engagement marks a step towards addressing the land dispute through dialogue and cooperation between the institution and its host community.

A resolution could help clear obstacles to OGITECH’s planned expansion of academic and residential facilities, although the outcome of the ongoing legal proceedings and the question of compensation remain important considerations.