The union’s Chairman, Dr Adelaja Odukoya, in an interview
with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, expressed satisfaction with the
authorities’ attitude toward provision of an enabling environment for effective
teaching and learning in the university.
He, however, said there were still concerns in the area of
welfare of the union’s members.
“You know before now we had issues with the university
authorities, which, to an extent, has been largely resolved.
“The major challenge we are facing today as a union is that
of accommodation for our members.
“A
situation whereby a lecturer will be coming from far distance every morning to
carry out his or her mandate every day has its effects on quality service
delivery.
“I know it could be better and that is why we are calling on
the school authorities to look into the issue and seek ways of finding a
lasting solution to it,’’ the don said.
Odukoya said that one must have enough rest and less stress
for his body to function well, and for him to be at his best.
He said the conclusion of daily academic activities late at
night could amount to a disservice, not only to the lecturers, but also to the
students and the university at large.
Odukoya, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political
Science, urged the university authorities to reconsider their stand on the
issue of annual leave for the union’s members.
He said that a lot of the lecturers were unable to go for
their annual leave because of the various programmes that were being run in the
institution.
“I still want the authorities to expedite action too in this
area because we need the leave once in a while to rest, and to also do some
other personal things.’’
The don said that the lecturers were doing a lot in the area
of self-development by way of attending workshops and other developmental
programmes.
Odukoya said plans were underway to organise leadership
training for ASUU members in the university.
“The training is expected to hold in the various chapters of
our universities nationwide.
“We are yet to have any particular date for the training,
but as soon as we get directive from the national body, we shall commence,’’ he
said.
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