Former UNN Professor Seeks Political Aide Position for Better Pay
In a recent revelation that highlights the dire state of education in Nigeria, a former University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) professor resorted to seeking a political aide position for improved remuneration. This startling development was disclosed by prominent opposition figure Peter Obi during his visit to Nsukka.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a recent revelation that highlights the dire state of education in Nigeria, a former University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) professor resorted to seeking a political aide position for improved remuneration. This startling development was disclosed by prominent opposition figure Peter Obi during his visit to Nsukka.
Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), shared this disheartening anecdote during his engagement with the public. He expressed deep concern over the plummeting welfare of university lecturers in the country, citing the professor's distressing account as a poignant example.
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According to Obi, the disillusioned professor recounted how his salary remained stagnant over the past fourteen years, with no significant increase despite reaching the pinnacle of his academic career. In a shocking revelation, the professor disclosed that his current salary as a professor amounts to a mere fraction of what it was fourteen years ago, making it increasingly difficult to sustain a decent standard of living.
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The professor's plight underscores the systemic issues plaguing the education sector, particularly the dismal state of remuneration for academic staff. Despite their pivotal role in shaping the future of the nation, Nigerian university professors are confronted with abysmal pay that fails to reflect their qualifications, experience, and contributions to academia.
Obi emphasized the urgent need for government intervention to address this alarming disparity and prevent the mass exodus of talented academics from the education sector. He warned that unless concrete measures are taken to improve the welfare of university lecturers, Nigeria risks losing its brightest minds to more lucrative opportunities, exacerbating the already precarious state of the nation's educational system.
This revelation has sparked widespread outrage and calls for immediate action to rectify the systemic issues undermining the education sector. As stakeholders grapple with finding viable solutions to this pressing crisis, the plight of the disillusioned professor serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to ensure a brighter future for Nigeria's education system.
