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ASUU queries number of first class graduates from private universities
ASUU queries number of first class graduates from private universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has frowned at the “increasing numbers of first-class graduates” churned out annually by private universities in the country.
The ASUU National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, raised the concern on Thursday at an event organised by the body in honour of Prof. Andy Egwunyenga’s successful tenure as Vice Chancellor of Delta State University (DELSU).
The event took place at the DELSU campus, Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta.
Osodeke said that, if public universities adopt the same practice without regulation, it could lead to the decline of genuine academic pursuits.
According to him, primary and secondary schools nowadays are producing graduates with excellent grades with insufficient knowledge.
The union leader also decried what he called “the mass exodus” of skilled Nigerian workers to nations perceived to be offering better work and living conditions.
He said that incidents, like building collapse in the country, indicated there were significant issues within the nation’s institutions.
“The struggle for academics to enjoy a decent standard of living saw some measure of successes in the past when academics could sustain a comfortable life.
“The situation has changed, the unions must return to the frontline for a renewed phase of their struggle.
“ASUU will consistently speak out against injustices and support fairness,” he said.
A member of the union, Prof. Omotoye Olorode, spoke on the topic: “New University Curricula (CCMAS): Context and Matters Arising” .
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