By Adegbaju Temitope
The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, has commended Ondo State Governor and Visitor to the university, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for approving and releasing over ₦1 billion as a Special Intervention Fund to offset outstanding salary arrears owed to staff.
Prof. Obamuyi described the intervention as timely and impactful, expressing optimism that it would facilitate the resolution of the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), AAUA chapter, and restore normal academic and research activities.
In a statement, the Vice Chancellor said the governor’s intervention underscored his commitment to the development of higher education and the welfare of university workers.
“This special intervention demonstrates His Excellency’s unwavering commitment to the growth and development of our university, as well as the welfare of its workforce. It reflects his determination to sustain a stable academic calendar and ensure that our students complete their studies without unnecessary disruptions,” he said.
Obamuyi assured the governor that the university community would reciprocate the gesture by remaining committed to its core mandate of teaching, research and community service while promoting peace and stability on campus.
“As an institution, we will reciprocate this generous gesture by remaining committed to our core mandate of teaching, research and community service, while fostering peace and stability on our campus. We reaffirm our support for Your Excellency’s vision of advancing uncommon academic excellence and driving sustainable development across Ondo State,” the Vice Chancellor added.
He expressed confidence that the release of the intervention fund would hasten the suspension of the industrial action and pave the way for the immediate resumption of academic activities.
The AAUA branch of ASUU commenced an indefinite strike on July 10, 2026, over two months of unpaid salary arrears, resulting in the suspension of lectures and other academic activities at the state-owned institution.
The governor’s intervention is expected to address one of the major grievances of the lecturers and create the basis for negotiations aimed at restoring normal academic operations at the university.
