ASUU rejects extension of UNIOSUN vice-chancellor’s tenure
The decision to keep the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, Prof. Clement Adegbooye, in office for an additional two years has triggered a fresh dispute over university governance in Osun State. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the extension, warning that the development could create a troubling precedent for the administration […] ASUU rejects…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected an extension to the tenure of Prof. Clement Adegbooye, the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN). Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the extension of Adegbooye's term, which was originally set to conclude in January 2027, until January 2029. ASUU President Prof. Christopher Piwuna expressed concerns over the extension and reported amendments to UNIOSUN's legislation.
Piwuna stated that the legal framework for Adegbooye's appointment only allows for a single five-year tenure, contrary to the extension. He also questioned the decision to amend the legislation governing UNIOSUN, arguing that it could set a concerning precedent for other universities in Nigeria. Piwuna warned that such actions could foster instability, tensions, and undermine universities' ability to focus on their core responsibilities of teaching, research, and development.
The union emphasized that the reconstituted Governing Council of UNIOSUN must perform its duties independently and without disruptions, as the institution serves the public interest.
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