To foster progress and reduce external bottlenecks, the
federal government is considering the re-introduction of the Policy of
University Full Autonomy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced.
This decision is in line with the government’s conviction
that university autonomy provides a platform for institutions to develop at
their own pace.
Speaking through the Minister of Niger Delta Development,
Engineer Abubakar Momoh at the University of Benin’s 48th convocation ceremony,
weekend, Tinubu expressed confidence in the proposed policy.
“University autonomy will no doubt, transfer the
responsibility of performance directly to the individual institutions rather
than the current state of uncertainties,” he said.
In his address, the President acknowledged the concerns of
university staff over unpaid salaries.
“Government is not unmindful of the concerns arising from
months of unpaid salaries of all categories of university staff, in particular,
members of the teaching staff unions, as a fall out of the eight months
industrial action,” Tinubu confessed.
To alleviate this situation, he announced a four-month
salary payment for all university workers.
Tinubu explained, “This waiver was considered necessary and
does not in any way obviate the ‘No Work, No Pay” policy of the government.’
Furthermore, Tinubu promised to maintain the government’s
commitment to improving the conditions of universities through the provision of
necessary infrastructure, such as lecture theaters, student hostels,
administrative offices, and learning tools.
These provisions are being made through the Tertiary
Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and are expected to motivate staff and students
to excel.
Tinubu pledged, “As a responsible government, we would
continue to dedicate tangible resources to education and to formulate
sustainable policies that would outlive this administration.
“Our universities
have the multiple responsibilities of helping to expand horizons through
research and technological breakthroughs, impartation of relevant skills and by
being more entrepreneurial in outlook.”
Momoh further echoed President Tinubu’s appreciation for the
University’s leadership, recognizing the Chancellor, Orcivirigh Professor James
Ortese Ayatse, and Vice-Chancellor Professor Lilian Salami for their roles in
steering the institution towards excellence.
Commending the institution for its remarkable milestones,
Momoh extended the President’s congratulations to the graduates and wished them
success in their future endeavors.
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