FG: Why we removed universities from recruitment waiver, IPPIS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the Federal Government removed universities from the requirement to obtain recruitment waivers and from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to strengthen autonomy and make the university system more responsive and competitive. Tinubu stated this during the maiden convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Health Sciences, […]
President Bola Tinubu has announced the removal of universities from the need for recruitment waivers and the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) to enhance autonomy and competitiveness within the university system. During the inaugural convocation of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA) in Bauchi State, Tinubu, represented by Tetfund's Executive Secretary Architect Sunny ST Echono, explained that the Federal Ministry of Education and University Governing Councils will now manage staff recruitment independently.
The government is also transitioning universities away from IPPIS to develop a payroll system tailored to the unique requirements of the university sector. This reform aims to bolster institutional efficiency and autonomy. Tinubu emphasized that the primary goal is to cultivate a university system capable of attracting and retaining the talent essential for advancing teaching, research, innovation, and national development.
He underscored the administration's commitment to fostering staff development, welfare, and professional growth, highlighting that lecturers, researchers, and administrators play a pivotal role in the success of the education system.
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