Government Can't Manage Education Without Support from Varsity Unions — Tinubu

Addressing the 3,574 graduands, Tinubu urged the unions to view themselves as partners in progress with the government, emphasizing the need to avoid strikes that could disrupt the academic system.

Government Can't Manage Education Without Support from Varsity Unions — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's dedication to the 'Renewed Hope Agenda' aimed at enhancing service delivery and transforming the education sector. He made this known during the 31st convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta.

Represented by the Minister of State for Education, Hon. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, Tinubu emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and university-based unions in managing the education sector effectively. He stressed that government alone cannot handle the education system without the support of these unions.

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Addressing the 3,574 graduands, Tinubu urged the unions to view themselves as partners in progress with the government, emphasizing the need to avoid strikes that could disrupt the academic system.

In his goodwill message, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, congratulated FUNAAB for its achievements as a leading agricultural-based institution in Nigeria. He urged the university to align with Tinubu's vision to address the rising cost of food and its underlying causes.

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The Chancellor of FUNAAB, His Royal Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon, commended the university's growth and sustained academic excellence. He appreciated Tinubu's commitment to the education sector, particularly regarding the Integrated Payroll and Personal Information Scheme (IPPIS).

In conclusion, the event underscored the importance of collaboration between government and university unions in advancing the education sector and fostering academic excellence.