'Major setback' - ASUU reacts after Tinubu dissolved governing boards of federal universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reacted to the dissolution of the governing councils of federal universities in the country by the federal government will affect the education sector in the country.

This comes after the federal government dissolved the governing council of federal universities in the country.

ASUU while condemning FG's move, said such a directive can cripple the country’s university system if not addressed.

In June, the National Universities Commission (NUC) dissolved the governing councils of all federal universities following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive.

Reacting to the development, the University of Jos (UNIJOS) ASUU chairman, Chris Yilgwan described the move as “a major setback” for the growth and development of university education in Nigeria, The Cable reported.

According to Yilgwan, the dissolution contravened the Act establishing federal universities, adding that it will stagnate the progress of the institutions, Premium Times report added.

Recall that earlier, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had said the newly signed Student Loan Act by President Tinubu will force students to withdraw from school.

Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, June 14, ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said the Student Loan Act has the potential of sending many students out of school.