World Bank and IMF are allegedly undermining Nigeria’s university system – ASUU President

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has alleged that the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are playing a role in undermining Nigerias public education system. ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke voiced the claim during ASUUs Heroes Day 2024-2025 ceremony in Abuja, expressing frustration over the governments ongoing delay in renegotiating the 2009 agreement, despite years of advocacy and signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Memoranda of Action (MoAs). Prof. Osodeke highlighted additional issues, including the mandatory implementation of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), which he argued disrupts academic payroll structures. ASUU members have also faced withheld salaries for over three months, intensifying dissatisfaction within the union. In a bid to support its members, ASUU announced the allocation of Ph.D. grants of N500,000 each to selected scholars who underwent a rigorous proposal review process. The grants are part of ASUUs efforts to foster academic growth despite challenges. Prof. Osodeke expressed solidarity with members at Kogi State University, Lagos State University, Ebonyi State University, and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, where lecturers reportedly face difficult conditions. He praised ASUU members nationwide for their resilience in advocating for Nigerias public university system amid growing pressure and setbacks.The post World Bank and IMF are allegedly undermining Nigerias university system ASUU President appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.