Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, Vice Chancellor, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, has commended Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for his administration’s landmark interventions in tertiary education.
Aiyedatiwa on Aug. 17, approved 60 per cent monthly subvention increase, as well as the Federal Government 2026 union agreement for all the state-owned tertiary institutions.
The state-owned tertiary Institutions are: OAUSTECH, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, (AAUA), University of Medical Science (UNIMED), Ondo and Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo.
Ologunorisa in a statement signed by Mr Paul Adeagbo, Director of Information, Protocol and Public Relations, on Wednesday in Okitipupa, described the governor’s approvals as timely and unprecedented.
According to him, the increased subvention will greatly enhance the university’s capacity to deliver quality teaching, research, and improved welfare for staff and students.
“The approval of the Federal Government unions agreements has averted potential industrial actions and restored stability across all Ondo State-owned tertiary institutions.
“This demonstrates the governor’s commitment to education and human capital development in Ondo State. OAUSTECH remains committed to supporting the OUR EASE Agenda of Aiyedatiwa’s administration,” Ologunorisa said..
He, however, said that the University Management, Senate, Staff, and Students of OAUSTECH expressed their profound appreciation to the governor for prioritizing education and the wellbeing of the university community.
The unions include: Academic Staff Unions of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Union of Nigeria Universities (SSANU), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP), Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). (NAN)