The full gist
The Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, has given assurances that the ongoing industrial action by the academic staff is being addressed by the state government and would be over soon, even as it urged its students body to always clarify issues with the Management before going public on matters affecting the institution.
It stated this while reacting to a purported 72-hour ultimatum issued to the State Government by the institution's Student Union Executives to resolve the ongoing industrial action by academic staff of the University.
In a press statement signed by the Deputy Registrar, Information, Protocol, and Public Relations, Mr Sola Imoru, the University Management affirmed that the strike action is being addressed by the state government via an intervention fund which is in the process of being released.
The statement added that, "Management considers the ultimatum unnecessary as the Governor of Ondo State and Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Hon. (Dr.) Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has already approved a special intervention fund to enable the University to meet its financial obligations.
"This development was duly discussed with the leadership of the Students' Union.
"Management, therefore, appeals to all students to remain calm and exercise patience while the payment processes initiated by the Visitor to the University are being concluded."
It stated further that, "The University Management encourages the Students' Union leadership to always seek clarification on matters affecting the University before making public pronouncements.
"Management remains committed to constructive engagements and believes that dialogue is the most effective approach to resolving issues of mutual concern.
"Adekunle Ajasin University remains steadfast in its commitment to the principles of good university governance, transparency, and sustained engagement with all stakeholders."
What to note
- "Management, therefore, appeals to all students to remain calm and exercise patience while the payment processes initiated by the Visitor to the University are being concluded."