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ASUU Strike: Tinubu approves appointment of Governing Councils of 111 federal tertiary institutions

By Emmanuel Saviour President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of 555 individuals to serve as Pro-Chancellors/Chairmen and members of Governing Boards of 111 Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education. This comes just days after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) threatened to embark on another strike, citing the lack of appointed Governing…

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By Emmanuel Saviour

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of 555 individuals to serve as Pro-Chancellors/Chairmen and members of Governing Boards of 111 Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.

This comes just days after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) threatened to embark on another strike, citing the lack of appointed Governing Councils for federal universities as one of their grievances.

According to an advertorial by the Education Ministry, the appointments include a chairperson and four members for each institution. The inauguration and retreat for the Governing Councils are scheduled for May 30 and 31, 2024, at the National Universities Commission in Abuja.

ASUU had decried the nonchalant attitude of the Federal Government towards matters affecting academics in federal universities, including the failure to appoint Governing Councils and the recent salary increments, which they deemed inadequate.

“We are not surprised by this development,” said ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke. “The Federal Government has consistently shown a lack of commitment to addressing our concerns and improving the state of higher education in Nigeria. We will continue to fight for the rights of our members and the future of our students.”

The Presidency confirmed the appointments, stating that the list emanated from the Ministry of Education.

“We will review the situation and take a decision on the next line of action,” Professor Osodeke added. “But one thing is certain – we will not back down until our demands are met and the future of our universities is secured.”

The potential strike would have come as a blow to the already beleaguered higher education sector, which has faced numerous disruptions and setbacks in recent years. Students, parents, and stakeholders are anxiously watching the situation unfold, hoping for a resolution that will avert another prolonged strike.

As the clock ticks towards the May 30 inauguration of the Governing Councils, all eyes are on the Federal Government and ASUU to find a way forward and prevent another crisis in Nigeria’s higher education system.

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