The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has directed the Vice Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Anyigba, Professor Mohammed Abdulkadir,
to reopen the school on Monday, July 18th 2016, after three months
industrial action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities
(ASUU) of the institution.
Governor
Bello said having met the major demands of the lecturers, they are
expected to return to classes. He said his government will continue to
place premium attention to education, urging the different heads of
tertiary institutions in the State to deepen the culture of patriotism
and hardwork among their staff members.
According
to the Governor, the Treasury Single Account will soon come afloat in
the State, stating that public accountability will remain the hallmark
of his administration. He said having paid six months salaries in just
six months into his tenure, his government should be trusted by the
lecturers.
The
Governor promised to look into cases of over-taxation of lecturers in
the past, saying cases of unjust taxation will be redressed stating that
the approval on subject matter which was handed over to him was for tax
waiver. He directed full scale audit of all tertiary institutions in
the State.
Responding,
the heads of the tertiary institutions thanked the Governor for paying
four months salary arrears owed by the previous administration. They
said the gesture is a signature of the Governor’s commitment to
tertiary education in the State.
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