The management of the University of Ilesa, has lauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for his support to the institution in the last three years.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Taiwo Asaolu, who made the commendation on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the institution’s campus as part of activities marking his third anniversary in office, said the school has received tremendous support from the governor through his interventions.
He noted that Adeleke, apart from granting permanent appointments to the temporary staff of the defunct Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, all outstanding allowances owed amounting to over Three Billion Naira were also paid.
He said, “The Governor must also take credit for the industrial peace we now enjoy. We inherited over 300 staff on temporary appointments from the defunct Osun State College of Education, Ilesa.
“Those on permanent appointment were also owed several allowances. When we assumed duty, agitations from these staff constituted a major setback to the smooth take-off of the University.
“The Governor rose to the
occasion and provided lasting solutions: all temporary staff were granted permanent appointments, and all
outstanding allowances owed to permanent staff,
amounting to over Three Billion Naira (₦3billion) only, were fully paid. Retired staff of the defunct College and next-of-kin of deceased staff also benefited from this payment.”
Highlighting some of his achievements in office, Asaolu said the university currently runs 97 academic programmes, approved by the National Universities Commission.
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