Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release all the withheld salaries of university lecturers.
Ndaeyo who appreciated President Tinubu for releasing four out of the eight months withheld salaries of the lecturers said releasing the remaining four months would greatly boost the morale of staff.
Speaking at the weekend during the combined convocation ceremony of the University of Uyo, the VC called on the president to increase the annual budgetary allocations to the education sector, particularly the universities.
He said though the federal government has tried its best in tackling the issue of funding, it was still grossly inadequate due to the increasing population of students.
In his address, Chancellor of the University, Alh. Abubakar Adamu Maje, urged the graduands to be innovative, creative and resourceful in the face of limited white-collar jobs.
The chancellor who is also the Emir of Hadejia and Chairman, Jigawa State Council of Chiefs, called on Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s led administration especially in its efforts to transform the country.
A total of 14,866 granduands received various degrees for the combined sessions of 2017/2018, 2018/2019,2019/2020 at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Three prominent Nigerians were conferred with honorary degrees for their contributions to humanity.
Mr Udom Inoyo, was conferred with a Doctorate degree in law, Senator Daisy Danjuma received a Doctorate degree in Political Diplomacy and Vincent Enyeama, received a Doctorate degree of Philosophy in Human Kinetics and Physical Education with focus on football.
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