Education

OAU: NAAT Protest 5 Months Unpaid Salary

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1 year ago

November 7, 2024

Members of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, rallied on campus Wednesday in a peaceful protest against withheld salaries and unpaid allowances, accusing the Federal Government of a continuing breach of trust.

With messages printed on placards, the demonstrators expressed their dissatisfaction with what they consider as indifference and contempt for their well-being, as they have not been paid in over five months.

They claimed that the protest stemmed from an agreement reached with the government in 2009 that promised particular allowances and incentives to scientists. They claim that these agreements have yet to be fully honored, causing long-term conflict between the government and university technologists across the country.

Union representatives emphasized the impact these delays have had on members who rely on their monthly pay and allowances for survival. Speaking to journalists, Mr. Aminu Rotimi, vice chairman of the OAU NAAT, stated that the Federal Government withheld their salaries after a five-and-a-half-month strike in 2022, a decision he decried as harsh and unfair to workers who were only demanding their rights.

Rotimi noted that NAAT members will continue to demonstrate until their withholding salaries are paid and their demands met. “We have been patient for far too long. “This protest is a reminder to the government that commitments made must be kept,” he stated.

The technologists’ protest is part of a larger pattern of instability in Nigeria’s educational sector, where both staff unions and technologists have spoken out against unmet agreements and promises.

As NAAT members continue to pursue what they believe is appropriate compensation, they are urging the government to renew discussion and uphold the spirit of the 2009 agreement.

Education

Three Teachers Manage 207 Pupils in Abaji School

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4 hours ago

November 7, 2025

By Olokuta Rofiat

Parents of pupils at the Local Education Authority (LEA), Primary School, Paikon-Basa, Gurdi Ward, Abaji Area Council, have decried the poor state of the school and acute shortage of teachers.

The school, established in 2007, has only three staff members, two teachers and a headteacher to manage 207 pupils, a situation that has crippled learning and discouraged attendance.

Chairman of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA), Mr. Zakari Dalhatu, lamented the dilapidated classrooms, leaking roofs, and lack of desks, saying pupils often sit on bare floors to learn.

He appealed to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), and the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), to deploy more teachers and rehabilitate the school to prevent a rise in out-of-school children in the area.

Education

UMYU Unions Begin Two-Week Warning Strike

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2 days ago

November 5, 2025

By Omoniyi David

Academic and non-academic activities have been paralysed at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, as four campus unions embarked on a two-week warning strike effective November 3.

In a joint statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the ASUU-UMYU Chairman, Dr. Murtala Abdullahi, the unions, ASUU, SSANU, NAAT, and NASU said the action followed the state government’s failure to honour agreements reached since 2020.

Dr. Abdullahi noted that despite repeated appeals and a recent three-week grace period, the government had failed to address issues concerning staff welfare, job security, and the university’s autonomy.

“The government’s continued inaction shows a lack of seriousness in addressing our members’ plight,” he said, adding that the strike became necessary after exhausting all avenues of dialogue.

The unions appealed to students, parents, and the public for understanding, stressing that their action aimed to safeguard quality education and staff welfare.

They warned that if the government fails to act within the two-week window, the unions would decide on further steps.

Education

Falaki Inducted into EKSU Alumni Hall of Fame

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3 days ago

November 4, 2025

By Samson Adeyanju

The Ekiti State University (EKSU), Alumni Association has honoured Mr. Akinsanmi Falaki, a distinguished banker and business leader, with induction into its prestigious Hall of Fame.

Falaki, who holds degrees in Business Management and Human Resource Management, was recognized for his outstanding achievements in the financial sector and exemplary leadership.

The seasoned banker began his career as an intern at EIB International Bank in 2003 and has since held senior positions in Skye Bank, Union Bank, and Keystone Bank, where he rose to Assistant General Manager.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Alumni Association President described him as “a beacon of excellence and integrity” and a true ambassador of the University’s values.

In his remarks, Falaki dedicated the honour to all EKSU graduates “making a difference across sectors,” pledging continued support for initiatives that advance his alma mater’s growth and reputation.