The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka chapter, has commended the Federal Government, for providing funds to carry out quality research
By-Raphael Enwelu
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka chapter, has commended the Federal Government, for providing funds to carry out quality research and cater for staff welfare.
Prof. Kinsley Ubaorji, Chairman of ASSU, gave the commendation during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Friday.
He however, called for understanding and reciprocal approach to teaching from his colleagues.
According to the chairman, the funding will go a long way in repositioning the system, noting that government’s continuous support, will also further enhance quality development.
“Even as funds are being made available for research works that benefits humanity, this friendly government, should do more for lecturers.
“This profession is a call to duty, which entails bringing up youthful reasoning into adulthood.
”It is a job that demands accountability before our maker, on what we thought our students,” he said.
Ubaorji called on the Federal Government to listen to criticism and advice on ways of moving the sector to greater heights.
“I am of the opinion that for the rancors generated by the Earned Academic Allowance given to various universities to end, government should add it to all staff salaries.
“The Federal Government should do more by prioritising educational events, for the quality of graduates produced for this nation.
”Thus will translate to accelerated national development,” he said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)