ASUU Accuses Federal Government of Establishing 'Mushroom' Varsities without Adequate Funding Options
ASUU's statement comes amidst plans to establish 32 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide, raising concerns among stakeholders about the sustainability and quality of education in these institutions.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has leveled accusations against the Federal Government, alleging the establishment of "mushroom" universities without viable funding options. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed concerns about the proliferation of universities across Nigeria and their subsequent lack of adequate funding, leading to crises within these institutions.
ASUU's statement comes amidst plans to establish 32 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide, raising concerns among stakeholders about the sustainability and quality of education in these institutions.
Addressing the issue of withheld salaries of ASUU members, the union emphasized the need for the government to expedite the payment process to prevent further devaluation of salaries amidst rising inflation rates in the country.
The statement highlighted ASUU's commitment to advocating for proper funding and management of public universities to ensure their integrity and competitiveness internationally. It also called for a shift from the over-politicization of university education towards a focus on developmental universities capable of driving national development.
ASUU underscored the importance of addressing the funding challenges facing existing universities and cautioned against the establishment of additional universities without adequate financial support, which could exacerbate the existing crises within the education sector.
