The Ondo State Government has approved the Federal Government and university unions' wage structure and allowances for state-owned universities. This decision was made after a series of meetings between government officials, led by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and labour union leaders. The agreement aims to address outstanding issues affecting workers in the state's tertiary institutions. Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized his administration's commitment to prioritizing education and sustaining industrial harmony.
The meeting involved various unions, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), and Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU). These unions had been on a total and indefinite strike over unpaid allowances for members. The government's approval includes the full domestication of the Federal Government-ASUU agreement on the Consolidated University Academic Salary Structure (CONUASS) for academic staff.
Governor Aiyedatiwa described education as a cardinal priority of his administration, promising to sustain industrial harmony in the state's tertiary institutions. He emphasized that a motivated workforce is key to academic excellence. The implementation of the resolution will consider the state's peculiarities. Aiyedatiwa's administration aims to ensure that the state's tertiary institutions remain centres of excellence without incessant industrial action.
The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko chapter of ASUU, commended Governor Aiyedatiwa for approving the FGN-ASUU agreement for state universities. The unions appreciate the government's efforts to address their concerns. The approval is expected to improve the welfare of workers in the state's tertiary institutions and enhance academic excellence.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agreement followed a series of meetings between government officials and labour union leaders. The statement made available to newsmen was released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. The government's decision is seen as a positive step towards resolving the issues affecting workers in the state's tertiary institutions.
The implementation of the FGN-ASUU wage structure is expected to bring the salaries of workers in state-owned universities in line with their counterparts in federal institutions. This move is also expected to enhance the competitiveness of the state's tertiary institutions. Governor Aiyedatiwa's administration has demonstrated its commitment to prioritizing education and improving the welfare of workers.
The approval of the FGN-ASUU wage structure is a significant development in the state's education sector. The government's decision is expected to have a positive impact on the state's tertiary institutions, enhancing academic excellence and industrial harmony. The implementation of the resolution will be closely monitored to ensure that it achieves its intended objectives.
Key points
- The Ondo State Government has approved the FGN-ASUU wage structure for state universities, resolving outstanding issues on salary adjustments and allowances.
