This followed the adoption of a report by the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on establishing the university at the plenary on Tuesday.
The Senate has called for improved budgetary allocations to universities in the 2025 budget to check brain drain and other challenges in the universities
“The Federal College of Agriculture already has all of the facilities necessary for the establishment of the university,” the lawmaker stressed.
The lecturers are demanding the implementation of the 2019 minimum wage of N30,000 and its arrears for non-academic staff.
The experts made the call during a panel discussion at a high-level meeting on shaping an inclusive AI ecosystem for Nigeria on Monday in Abuja.
The governor hailed Anambra’s leading educational performance and commitment to prioritising education.
Mr Hayi noted that it was vital for students to spend more time reading books.
He said the scholarship programme would benefit 628 children of deceased civil servants from over 200 families and 60 students living with disabilities.
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Mr Abiodun also approved Monday as a work-free day to enable teachers to celebrate the 2024 Teachers’ Day.
The NUT president noted that 23 states have implemented the new retirement policy of 65 years of age and 40 years of service for teachers.
