ASUU Faults FG's Approval of New Private Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the Federal Government's decision to approve new private universities, despite announcing a seven-year moratorium on establishing new tertiary institutions.

 ASUU argues that the rapid establishment of new universities will lead to poor staffing and erode Nigerian universities' global rankings.

The union questions the rationale behind approving new private universities when access to university education is no longer an issue, yet many existing institutions operate below capacity.

ASUU emphasizes the need for the government to prioritize quality education and regulate the education sector.

ASUU demands payment of outstanding salary arrears and promotion backlogs for lecturers.