Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has confirmed the release of funds by the state government for the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-unions agreement, including payment of arrears and consequential adjustments to workers’ pay.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, announced the release in a statement on Friday in Okitipupa, saying the funds would cover staff under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT).
Ologunorisa said the university management would immediately disburse the funds to all beneficiaries.
He commended Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for releasing the funds despite the prevailing economic challenges, saying the move demonstrated commitment to workers’ welfare and industrial harmony.
“On behalf of the management, Senate and Congregation of OAUSTECH, I wish to express our sincere gratitude to Aiyedatiwa, for releasing funds for the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government agreement with ASUU, NASU, SSANU and NAAT,” Ologunorisa said.
He said the gesture was a demonstration of the governor’s commitment to industrial harmony, staff welfare and the development of tertiary education in Ondo State.
The Vice-Chancellor also urged staff to reciprocate the government’s gesture with greater dedication and productivity.
Meanwhile, leaders of the four unions at the institution have commended the state government and university management for the release of the funds.
The union leaders are Dr Oluwatoyin Ogunbamike, ASUU Chairman; Mr Kunle Akinwonmi, NASU Chairman; Mr Bobola Bamigbola, NAAT Chairman; and Mr Ajayi Agboola, SSANU Secretary.
Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the union leaders appreciated the governor, saying the implementation of the Federal Government-union agreement and release of the funds showed that the administration had listened to their concerns.
They said the development would enhance their ability to carry out their teaching, research and other duties.
NAN reports that all the unions, except ASUU, suspended their four-week-old industrial action on Sept. 28 following an agreement reached with the state government.
