Mr Waiya said the decision recognises the crucial role staff play in advancing the state’s educational sector and its overall development.
Mr Alausa explained that the introduction of the 12-year basic education model will bring Nigeria’s educational system into compliance with international standards.
According to her, vocational skills can be of economic benefit to the children, now and in the future.
“State- owned universities must explore how best to carve out specific niches.’’
The meeting, which is expected to focus on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions, will be convened by the ICPC and Gender Mobile Initiative.
The federal government approved N25 billion to upgrade laboratories and workshops in public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
Mr Madawaki said it was sad that students finished secondary school without good results due to the debts owed by the previous administration.
“NEC calls on the government to release funds for the omitted universities.’’
He advised authorities of tertiary institutions to put in place measures that would discourage students from indulging in crimes.
Mr Sani reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the people.
