Mr Mohammed’s disclosure comes in the aftermath of the controversy about who will take possession of the expected artefacts between the Oba of Benin and Edo state governor.
Mr Obaseki said that the government have always acted transparently and in consonance with existing federal and state laws in the issue concerning the artefacts.
The university released a statement on Thursday saying that the bronze sculpture left the country in an “extremely immoral” fashion.
“There is a need for an enhanced salary, functional insurance, and housing schemes for the personnel.”
