Education
SSANU set to shut down varsities tomorrow over four-month salary arrears
SSANU set to shut down varsities tomorrow over four-month salary arrears
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) may shut down all public universities tomorrow over the non-payment of their withheld four-month salaries by the government.
The Joint Action Committee comprising SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of educational and associated institutions (NASU) had earlier issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to pay its members the withheld salaries or face an industrial action.
The ultimatum will expire at the end of today (July 3)
Of the four university-based unions that embarked on a prolonged strike in 2022, the Federal Government has paid the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, leaving behind the three other unions.
But SSANU in a communique after its 48th National Executive Council meeting held in University of Benin, Edo State, last weekend, threatened to withdraw its services at the end of the two-week ultimatum, if the government failed to pay the four months withheld salaries.
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The JAC of SSANU and NASU is expected to meet to review the government response to the ultimatum and take a common position on withdrawing their services.
SSANU, in the communique signed by its President, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, expressed dismay over what it described as the unprecedented level of government’s insensitivity and deliberate resolve to cause chaos in the university by adopting a divide and rule policy.
The communique read, “NEC in session once again expresses utmost dismay at the unprecedented level of Government’s insensitivity and deliberate resolve to cause chaos in the university system by adopting the divide and rule policy to set unions on a collision course through preferential treatment of one union over others.
“Recall that SSANU and other unions were compelled by government to embark on strike in 2022 over the refusal to honour a Collective Bargaining Agreement willingly signed by all parties.
“At the end of the strike, the then (Muhammadu) Buhari government further signed an elaborate agreement among which was the non victimization clause. However, government made a selective payment of the withheld salaries.”
SSANU set to shut down varsities tomorrow over four-month salary arrears
Education
FG inaugurates governing councils of varsities, polytechnics, others
FG inaugurates governing councils of varsities, polytechnics, others
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Councils for Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in the next four years.
Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, who inaugurated the Chairmen and members of the councils in Abuja, on Thursday, congratulated them and warned them against undue interference in the human, financial and resource management of the institutions.
He said, “There is a clear line of operations between the Management and respective Governing Councils of the tertiary Institutions, Councils are not to interfere with the day-to-day management of human, financial, and material resources of the Institutions.”
Prof Mamman also urged them to implement ideas that will increase the internally generated revenue of the institutions.
“You are responsible for setting the strategic direction, overseeing transparent and responsible financial management of the sector, and ensuring the overall performance of these Institutions to achieve the national goals and expectations of tertiary institutions.”
“Governing Councils should encourage responsible unionism in their respective Institutions while arresting the problems of cultism and drug abuse by students Effective strategies should be put in place by Councils for early detection and eradication of social wees such as sexual harassment, theft, extortion and inducement,” he said.
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Earlier, the Minister of State for Education, Dr Tanko Sununu, advised them to adhere to the laws and regulations that establish and govern the tertiary institutions.
He said; “Compliance with these legal frameworks ensures that our institutions operate with integrity and accountability. It also helps to safeguard the autonomy of our academic institutions while promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.”
Speaking on behalf of the Governing Councils, the Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Chief Wole Olanipekun, said the relationship between the Management of the universities and Councils should not be toxic.
He urged them to be cautious in their dealings with members of the universities while he encouraged Vice Chancellors to allow the councils to improve the institutions, saying, “We are to build and not to pull down.”
Speaking, the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, Chris Maiyaki, congratulated the councils and said their doors and windows were open and they would give them 100 percent support to improve the university system.
FG inaugurates governing councils of varsities, polytechnics, others
Education
FG fixes date to inaugurate governing councils of tertiary institutions
FG fixes date to inaugurate governing councils of tertiary institutions
The Federal Government has scheduled the inauguration of Governing Councils for Federal universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions for July 4, 2024.
This announcement follows concerns raised by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the composition of the newly formed councils, which ASUU President Prof Emmanuel Osodeke criticized for being predominantly comprised of retired politicians rather than academic experts or professionals in relevant fields.
The reconstitution of these councils and boards, approved by President Bola Tinubu, aims to enhance the management of Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, disclosed the inauguration date during her recent address assuming office.
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A total of 560 individuals have been appointed to these governing bodies across Federal Government-owned tertiary institutions. Notable appointments include Chief Bisi Akande as Chairman of the University of Ibadan’s council, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) at the University of Lagos, Isa Yuguda at the National Open University, and Siyan Oyeweso at Obafemi Awolowo University.
Additionally, Adebayo Shittu, Muiz Banire, and Senator Florence Ita Giwa were appointed chairpersons of governing boards for specific institutions like David Umahi University of Medicine, Federal University of Transportation in Katsina, and Federal Polytechnic in Ugep, Cross River State, respectively.
FG fixes date to inaugurate governing councils of tertiary institutions
Education
ASUU of ABSU gives Abia govt two-week strike notice
ASUU of ABSU gives Abia govt two-week strike notice
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University (ABSU) branch has given the Abia State Government a two-week ultimatum to address its demands for improved welfare among others.
It threatened to shut down academic activities if its demands were not met.
During a press conference at Abia State University, Uturu, on Friday, Mrs. Happiness Uduk, ASUU’s Zonal Coordinator for the Calabar Zone, stressed the urgency of these demands.
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Uduk highlighted the government’s failure to fulfill commitments under the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement, which has led to stagnant salary scales and minimal welfare improvements over the past 15 years.
“ASUU members have been on the same salary scale for 15 years without any change. We urge the government to complete the negotiations initiated over 13 years ago, considering current economic realities such as inflation and exchange rates,” Uduk stated.
ASUU of ABSU gives Abia govt two-week strike notice
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