ASUU KICKS AGAINST CREATION OF ADDITIONAL 47 UNIVERSITIES

The proposed creation of 47 new federal universities by the National Assembly has drawn strong objections from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Union leaders, represented by Ayo Akinwole, chairman of the University of Ibadan chapter, argue that this initiative risks further exacerbating the existing funding challenges faced by current universities. Akinwole expressed concerns that this disregard for adequately addressing financial constraints stems from a perception of university education as comparatively “cheap” amongst decision-makers.The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has launched a scathing attack on the National Assembly’s plan to establish 47 new federal universities, calling it a “reckless gamble” with no regard for the consequences. Ayo Akinwole, ASUU chair at the University of Ibadan, criticized the initiative as a blatant disregard for the current funding crisis crippling existing universities. He further argued that this decision stems from a misguided perception of higher education as an expendable commodity. ASUU urges the National Assembly to prioritize adequately funding current institutions before embarking on such an unsustainable expansion.