Asuu knocks osun oyo governors poor funding
A very timely and relevant topic!
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has indeed been vocal about the poor funding of Osun and Oyo states' universities, particularly the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH).
In recent times, ASUU has been protesting the inadequate funding of public universities in Nigeria, including those in Osun and Oyo states. The union has accused the governments of the two states of not providing sufficient funds to cater to the needs of the universities, leading to a decline in the quality of education and infrastructure.
Some of the specific issues ASUU has raised include:
- Inadequate funding: ASUU claims that the governments of Osun and Oyo states have not been providing sufficient funds to the universities, leading to a shortage of resources, including teaching and learning materials, infrastructure, and staff welfare.
- Non-payment of salaries: ASUU has accused the governments of not paying salaries and allowances of university staff in a timely manner, leading to financial hardship and demotivation among staff.
- Poor infrastructure: The union has lamented the poor state of infrastructure in the universities, including dilapidated buildings, inadequate power supply, and poor sanitation facilities.
- Lack of equipment and facilities: ASUU has complained that the universities lack modern equipment and facilities, including libraries, laboratories, and computer centers, which are essential for effective teaching and learning.
- Staff shortages: The union has raised concerns about the shortage of academic and non-academic staff in the universities, which has led to an overload of work for existing staff and compromised the quality of education.
In response to these concerns, ASUU has called on the governments of Osun and Oyo states to increase funding for the universities, pay salaries and allowances promptly, and provide necessary infrastructure and facilities to support teaching and learning.
It's essential for the governments of Osun and Oyo states to take ASUU's concerns seriously and address the funding challenges facing the universities to ensure that students receive quality education and the universities can operate effectively.