Federal Universities Will No Longer Go On Strike - President Tinubu
Aminat Abayomi
In what promises to be a pivotal change for the academic landscape of the nation, President Tinubu has made a definitive statement regarding university strikes. Speaking at the 33rd convocation of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), the President, represented by the esteemed Prof. King-David Terna Yawe, a former President of the West Africa College of Surgeons and visiting Professor of the National Universities Commission, has declared that strikes will be a relic of the past during his tenure.
The President emphasized that strikes should only be a last resort, to be considered only after exhaustive negotiations and when all other revenue avenues have been explored. He urged all university unions to collaborate and work in harmony with his administration, highlighting the importance of dialogue over industrial action.
In a move that underscores his commitment to this cause, President Tinubu has abolished the policy that allowed government-owned universities to retain 40% of internally generated revenue (IGR), a step that could be seen as an effort to centralize funding and address the financial issues that often lead to strike actions.
This announcement has been met with mixed reactions, but the overall sentiment is one of cautious optimism, with the academic community hopeful that this will mark the beginning of a more stable and progressive educational system.
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