The management of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, has approved the promotion of 208 members of staff as part of efforts to improve workers’ welfare and career development.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Research), Foyeke Ibimilua, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to staff welfare, professional growth and industrial harmony, assuring workers that their concerns remained a priority.
According to a statement signed by the university’s spokesperson, Temitope Akinbisoye, and made available in Ikere-Ekiti on Saturday, Ibimilua gave the assurance while addressing members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of the university on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Babatunde Omojola.
The meeting followed a peaceful protest by NASU members, who marched to the Wole Olanipekun Senate Building within the university to present their grievances over unpaid entitlements and other welfare-related concerns.
Addressing the union members, Ibimilua said the management preferred constructive engagement and continuous dialogue as ways of resolving disputes and maintaining a peaceful working environment.
She acknowledged the issues raised by the union and assured the workers that management was taking steps to address their demands within the institution’s available resources.
“Management is making concerted efforts to address the issues within the administrative and financial capacity of the institution.
“The university management remains committed to fostering a peaceful and productive working environment where dialogue, mutual understanding and mutual respect will continue to guide its relationship with staff unions.”
The deputy vice-chancellor also commended non-academic staff for their contributions to the university’s development and smooth operations, promising that management would continue to engage with the unions to resolve outstanding issues.
She stressed that maintaining cordial relationships with recognised unions was essential to ensuring uninterrupted academic and administrative activities.
Ibimilua disclosed that the university had recently approved the promotion of 208 workers, describing the decision as evidence of its commitment to staff welfare and professional advancement.
“The university management recently approved the promotion of 208 members of staff. This reinforces management’s commitment to staff welfare, career progression and professional development.”
Earlier, the NASU Chairman, Ayotunde Ojo, urged the university management to hasten the payment of outstanding staff entitlements, warning that failure to address the grievances could trigger an industrial crisis.
