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Nigerians Express Concerns As ASUU Highlights Shortage Of Lecturers In Public Universities (Details)
Nigerians have raised concerns in response to the recent revelation by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) regarding the critical shortage of lecturers in various departments across public universities in the country. The alarm was sounded on Tuesday, with ASUU pointing to the increasing trend of lecturers resigning in pursuit of better opportunities abroad….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
ASUU expressed deep concern over the inadequacy of staff despite the establishment of more universities, asserting that this has not effectively addressed the admission challenges faced by these institutions. The academic body called on the government to focus on enhancing the carrying capacity of existing universities to accommodate a larger number of students.
In a statement made by Prof. Ayo Akinwole, the Chairman of the University of Ibadan Chapter of ASUU, the deplorable state of Nigeria’s public universities was highlighted, with stressed and frustrated lecturers facing unfavorable working conditions. Akinwole emphasized the need for urgent intervention from the government to address issues such as poor remuneration, delayed salaries, unpaid allowances, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of respect for the academic community.
Akinwole expressed concern that unless there is a significant improvement in the conditions of service, including salaries and allowances, the trend of lecturers resigning and seeking opportunities abroad would persist. He urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene promptly to prevent the continued brain drain in the academic sector.
Furthermore, Akinwole criticized the paradox of the government proposing to establish 32 more universities while inadequately funding existing institutions. He called for a deliberate effort to attract and retain quality lecturers, as universities worldwide actively recruit Nigerian academics due to the unfavorable working conditions at home.
The ASUU chairman highlighted the bureaucratic challenges faced by universities in promptly replacing resigned staff, citing the lengthy approval process from Abuja. This delay, he noted, often results in the loss of the best candidates to countries that value and respect academic excellence.
As Nigerians react to ASUU’s revelations, there is growing concern about the future of higher education in the country and the need for urgent government intervention to address the systemic issues plaguing the academic sector.
Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has explained why he left the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his experience in the party became unbearable and forced him to move on.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He made this known during an interview on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Akinbaloye, where he reflected on his time in the ruling party and his decision to exit.
Melaye said the political environment he found himself in at the time no longer aligned with his values, adding that he had to step away to reassess his direction in politics.
He compared the decision to a major personal turning point, stressing that it was not made hastily but after deep reflection on his future.
According to him, leaving the party was necessary for his personal and political survival as the situation had become difficult to manage.
He said the experience marked a significant change in his political journey, prompting him to seek a new path that better suited his beliefs and ambitions.
Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong has shared a striking experience from church that he says made him reflect deeply on his Christian faith.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on a podcast interview with Ifedayo Agoro, he explained that the incident happened before a Sunday service when he arrived early and greeted some ministers.
According to him, he hugged a female pastor during the exchange and noticed that her body appeared to shake in an unusual way.
He said that shortly after entering the auditorium and sitting down, he began to feel a similar sensation in his own body, despite no prayer or worship session having started.
The actor stated that the feeling intensified unexpectedly, to the point where he lost control and eventually fell to the floor before the service began.
He added that his wife, who was seated beside him, witnessed the incident and was equally confused by what happened.
Etim-Effiong said the experience stayed with him and later made him reflect more seriously on his spiritual journey, describing it as something he could not easily explain.
Former Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, on Saturday hosted Peter Obi and other opposition figures at his Abuja residence in what is being viewed as a key political gathering ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Those present reportedly included Senator Victor Umeh, former Anambra State Governor Achike Udenwa, and Victor Oganku.
Sources said the meeting focused on plans to strengthen opposition unity and discuss strategies ahead of the next election cycle.
The gathering comes as opposition leaders continue efforts to build a stronger political alliance capable of challenging the ruling party in 2027.
Amaechi, Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar are all linked to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where they are believed to be eyeing the party’s presidential ticket.
Amaechi previously contested the APC presidential primary in 2023, finishing second behind President Bola Tinubu.
The ADC has reportedly been considering a consensus method for selecting its presidential candidate, although Amaechi has opposed the idea, insisting on open competition.
He has maintained that aspirants should test their popularity through a transparent process, while also expressing readiness to support any candidate who emerges, including Atiku.
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