13th Convocation Ceremony of Ebonyi State University
Salaries of both academic and non-academic staff of Ebonyi State University have been increased by Governor Francis Nwifuru, while school fees of students was reduced.
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru made this disclosure in Abakaliki, during the 13th convocation ceremony of Ebonyi State University on April 20, 2024. In his pronouncements, the Governor noted that the salaries of the academic staff of the University were increased by 20% and 10% for non-academic staff of the University.
He went on to announce that the school fees of students of Ebonyi State University was reduced by 10%. The Governor, who was in good spirits during the ceremony said it was necessary given the commitment of the staff and students of the University.
“Let me announce to you that the salaries of the academic staff of the University are hereby increased by 20%, while that of non-academic staff are increased by 10%. This is to encourage the zeal and commitment which they have so far demonstrated in the discharge of their duties. The school fees of our University is hereby reduced by 10%.” Governor Nwifuru said.
Additionally, the Governor increased subvention from the State to the University. The upward review which was initially done by the Governor at the inception of office from One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N150,000,000.00) to Two Hundred Million Naira (N200,000,000.00), was further increased to Two Hundred and Eighty Million Naira (N280,000,000.00).
The Governor continued; “Accordingly, the monthly subvention of the University is hereby reviewed upwards, from 200 Million Naira to 280 Million Naira”.
It was an occasion that featured the honourary doctorate award conferment on some prominent Nigerians, like H.E. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, H.E. David Nweze Umahi, Chief Tony Elumelu, H.E. Sen. Anyim Pius Anyim and others.
These and many more formed crucial lines in the remarks of the Governor, on his quest to transform the quality of Education in Ebonyi State, according to the People’s Charter of Needs mantra of the Ebonyi State Government.
© Leo Ekene Oketa
