EBSU Students React to Vice Chancellor's Notice for Meeting with First Class Graduates
The announcement, issued for a meeting scheduled on July 23, invited First Class graduates who have applied for lecturing positions at EBSU to discuss potential employment opportunities.
Zita Ezechi 
A recent notice from the Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has stirred mixed reactions among students and recent graduates. The announcement, issued for a meeting scheduled on July 23, invited First Class graduates who have applied for lecturing positions at EBSU to discuss potential employment opportunities.
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The notice has sparked a range of comments from the university community, reflecting both anticipation and skepticism. Some students are eager to learn more about the opportunities being presented. One student remarked, “This could be a great chance for us to see how the university is planning to invest in its brightest graduates. I’m looking forward to the details.”
However, other reactions have been less enthusiastic, focusing on practical concerns and current issues within the institution. A prominent critique circulating among students is the perceived inadequacy of the proposed salaries compared to the cost of living and professional standards.
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One student’s comment highlights this concern: “How much them go pay?” Another echoed a similar sentiment, saying, “If them fit pay 2 million, I go come,” referring to an ideal salary expectation of 2 million naira.
Further dissatisfaction has been voiced regarding the existing conditions for current lecturers at EBSU. Critics argue that addressing ongoing salary and employment issues for current staff should take precedence.
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A comment reflecting this viewpoint stated, “Let them start by paying salaries to lecturers working there already. No be to dey carry crowd,” suggesting that prioritizing current staff's welfare is more critical than attracting new hires.
