ASUU Expressed concern over number of First-Class graduates being produce by private Universities in Nigeria

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed concern about the rising number of first-class graduates being produced by private universities in Nigeria. 

Speaking at an event held in honor of Prof. Andy Egwunyenga’s successful tenure as Vice-Chancellor of Delta State University (DELSU), the ASUU National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, warned that unregulated adoption of such practices in public universities could undermine academic standards.

Osodeke also criticized the trend of excellent grades in primary and secondary schools that do not align with sufficient knowledge acquisition.

 He decried the “brain drain” in Nigeria, where skilled professionals leave for better opportunities abroad, and linked this trend to systemic issues in the nation's institutions, such as frequent building collapses.

He further emphasized the need for ASUU to remain vocal about injustices and push for better conditions for academics, as the current state of education funding and living standards has worsened compared to the past.

Prof. Omotoye Olorode, another ASUU member, criticized the newly introduced Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), describing it as a tool to perpetuate neocolonialism.

 He argued that it disrupts existing academic structures, positioning Africans as laborers for the agricultural demands of developed nations. 

He also lamented Nigeria's failure to meet UNESCO's recommended 26% budget allocation for education, with the country never exceeding 7%.

The event celebrated Prof. Egwunyenga's impactful leadership since 2019. Dr. Paul Opone, Chairman of DELSU ASUU, lauded Egwunyenga for restoring confidence and meeting the union’s expectations. Egwunyenga, in response, expressed gratitude for the recognition and appreciation from across Delta State.

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