The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed concern over the shortage of teaching staff across Nigerian universities. In an interview with one of the National Dailies, the Union revealed an increased level of retirement by its members across Nigerian Universities.
Speaking separately in reaction to the shortage of lecturers across Nigerian universities, Dr. Rotimi Olorunsola, Chairman of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, disclosed that a good number of both academic and non-academic staff had left the university for better work conditions abroad.
Mr. Victor Akinpelumi, Head of Media and Protocol at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, also commented on the trend, stating that many workers of the institution had moved out.
“It is true many workers, both academic and non-academic, have left the university, but as I am now, I can’t give a specific number. I can confirm that many workers of the university have gone.”
ASUU Chairman at the Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Dr. Shehu El-Rasheed, revealed that, due to bureaucratic bottlenecks, many vacancies existed in the university.
“A lot of vacancies exist, but filling them has become very difficult due to tough bureaucratic bottlenecks. A vice-chancellor needs to get clearance from about seven Federal Government agencies and parastatals before a single staff member is recruited.
“Senior professors are retiring with no replacements. In FUK, academic staff are leaving in numbers to countries such as Malaysia, Oman, New Zealand, and the US.”
At the University of Benin, Dr. Ray Chikogu, Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities in the institution, maintained that the shortage of teaching staff in universities is a problem that has lingered due to the federal government’s embargo on employment. He said this situation has affected the employment of more lecturers into the institution.
He disclosed that due to the unfavorable work conditions faced by academic staff, many of them opt for retirement, thereby leaving vacancies that are not being replaced.
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured of his administration’s commitment to repositioning Nigerian universities for effective service delivery.
Tinubu stated that his government is poised to change the narrative of higher education for the better and place the institution of higher learning on a pedestal that would enable them to compete with their counterparts across the world. He also pledged full autonomy for Nigerian Universities.
Speaking separately in reaction to the shortage of lecturers across Nigerian universities, Dr. Rotimi Olorunsola, Chairman of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Ondo State, disclosed that a good number of both academic and non-academic staff had left the university for better work conditions abroad.
Mr. Victor Akinpelumi, Head of Media and Protocol at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, also commented on the trend, stating that many workers of the institution had moved out.
“It is true many workers, both academic and non-academic, have left the university, but as I am now, I can’t give a specific number. I can confirm that many workers of the university have gone.”
ASUU Chairman at the Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Dr. Shehu El-Rasheed, revealed that, due to bureaucratic bottlenecks, many vacancies existed in the university.
“A lot of vacancies exist, but filling them has become very difficult due to tough bureaucratic bottlenecks. A vice-chancellor needs to get clearance from about seven Federal Government agencies and parastatals before a single staff member is recruited.
“Senior professors are retiring with no replacements. In FUK, academic staff are leaving in numbers to countries such as Malaysia, Oman, New Zealand, and the US.”
At the University of Benin, Dr. Ray Chikogu, Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities in the institution, maintained that the shortage of teaching staff in universities is a problem that has lingered due to the federal government’s embargo on employment. He said this situation has affected the employment of more lecturers into the institution.
He disclosed that due to the unfavorable work conditions faced by academic staff, many of them opt for retirement, thereby leaving vacancies that are not being replaced.
Meanwhile, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured of his administration’s commitment to repositioning Nigerian universities for effective service delivery.
Tinubu stated that his government is poised to change the narrative of higher education for the better and place the institution of higher learning on a pedestal that would enable them to compete with their counterparts across the world. He also pledged full autonomy for Nigerian Universities.
