The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over the increasing number of Nigerian lecturers relocating abroad in search of better opportunities.
According to ASUU National President, Emmanuel Osodeke, this trend poses a significant threat to the quality of education in Nigerian universities.
“Lecturers are finding it difficult to make ends meet. Many are struggling just to stay afloat. Additionally, the government still owes us three and a half months of arrears and a full year of wage awards.
“Many of our colleagues are leaving the country in search of better opportunities, and if this trend continues, Nigerian universities will be left with an alarming shortage of qualified lecturers,” Osodeke said in an interview with Punch.
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Osodeke also criticized the government for establishing new universities without addressing the critical issue of staffing.
“Only a few qualified lecturers are teaching in our institutions, and if nothing is done to address this, Nigeria may soon be left with a severely underqualified teaching workforce,” he warned.
Furthermore, Osodeke highlighted the challenges faced by university professors, citing low salaries and rising living expenses.
“Funding has always been a challenge for university professors. It’s difficult for a professor to survive on just N450,000 a month, especially when they are spending over N200,000 on fuel alone due to the recent hikes in fuel prices,” he said.
The ASUU President’s concerns are echoed by various universities across the country, which are struggling with severe shortages of academic staff.
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