Brain Drain Worsens in Nigerian Universities as 309 Professors Resign

Brain Drain Worsens in Nigerian Universities as 309 Professors Resign

Brain Drain Worsens in Nigerian Universities as 309 Professors Resign

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of Nigerian professors resigning from public universities to seek better opportunities abroad.

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According to ASUU, a staggering 309 professors have resigned within the last nine months, citing poor working conditions and stagnant remuneration as major factors driving this exodus.

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ASUU wants the government to respect university autonomy and allow institutions to function without interference.