The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has waded into the thorny discourse regarding the payment of half-salaries for the month of October to the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), IgbereTV reports
This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the South-West chapter of the association through its Coordinator, deputy Coordinator and Public Relations Officer; Adegboye Olatunji, Alao John and Awoyinfa Opeoluwa respectively.
According to the statement, the payment of half-salaries to varsities’ lecturers would dampen morale which will have a negative ripple effect on the educational system.
It further berated the Federal Government for refusing to prioritise education under the present administration.
“The actions, inactions and body language of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration have left us with no doubt regarding the low priority son education under this government.
“And like the proverbial King who reigned during a period of widespread discomfort, the degeneration and acute deterioration experienced in the educational sector will not be forgotten in a hurry by Nigerians
