Nigeria ‘s Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is planning to review the university autonomy laws.
This is coming on the heels of recent agitations by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Recall that ASUU called off its eight-month strike, which saw its members demanding improved welfare, revitalisation of public universities, and academic autonomy, among others.
Osinbajo who spoke at an event organised by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in Abuja to mark the 60th anniversary of the NUC and launch of the Core Curriculum Minimum Academics Standards (CIMAS) was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
He said one of the major issues bedevilling university education in Nigeria was the incessant strike actions by various unions in public universities.
He said the most recent strike by ASUU have necessitated a revisit on the issues and scope of university autonomy by government.
He said the review is to appropriately address funding, including staff remuneration, institutional governance, and administration, as well as issues relating to internally generated revenue.”
According to him, the university system has cumulatively lost over 50 months from 1999 to date as a result of strike by ASUU.