Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved a 60 percent increment in monthly subventions for all state-owned tertiary institutions.
The governor also approved the immediate implementation of the Federal Government and university unions’ agreement.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, who disclosed the move in a statement on Monday, stated that it would revitalize tertiary education in the state.
According to Adeniyan, both approvals take immediate effect from this month, with the necessary financial arrangements already being processed by the state’s Ministry of Finance.
He stressed that the twin interventions represent the governor’s commitment to higher education as well as the vision towards addressing chronic underfunding that has plagued the state’s academic institutions.
“In furtherance of his administration’s commitment to education and the welfare of workers, the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved two major interventions for all state-owned tertiary institutions in the state.
“Governor Aiyedatiwa has approved an immediate 60 percent increment in the monthly subventions to all state-owned tertiary institutions in the state.
“This decision is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the institutions to meet their obligations, ensure prompt payment of salaries, and improve the overall learning environment for students and staff.
“The Governor has also approved the immediate implementation of the agreement reached between the Federal Government and the Unions of Universities.
“This approval covers all relevant state-owned tertiary institutions and is designed to address long-standing welfare issues, boost staff morale, and align the institutions with national standards. Both approvals take immediate effect from this month.
“Governor Aiyedatiwa called on the management of the affected institutions to ensure judicious use of the increased subvention and to prioritize staff welfare and academic excellence.
“He also urged the unions to reciprocate the government’s goodwill by maintaining industrial harmony and focusing on delivering quality education to our teeming students.
“The Aiyedatiwa administration remains committed to making Ondo State a hub for quality tertiary education and will continue to take bold steps to support our institutions,” he said.
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