Protest in AAU over salaries, as government appoints Acting VC
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By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City
Activities at the Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma were grounded yesterday as members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) protested non-payment of their accumulated salaries amidst deployment of tight security made up of policemen and vigilantes to maintain peace at the University.
But while the protest was going on, the state government announced the dissolution of the school’s Governing Council and appointment of Professor Benson Osadolor as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University which it said should take effect immediately.
… dissolves Governing Council
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has dissolved the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and appointed Prof. Osarhieme Benson Osadolor as Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution. The government, in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment and dissolution take immediate effect.
Ogie said “the Fulbright Scholar, Prof. Osadolor is to immediately take over the administration of the institution towards revamping and repositioning it to become a forward-looking, innovative and technology-driven institution of higher learning.”
The statement reads: “In accordance with the Ambrose Alli University (Special Intervention Powers) Provisions Law 2021, the Edo State Government hereby announces the dissolution of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and appointment of Prof. Osarhieme Benson Osadolor as Acting Vice Chancellor of the institution.”