ASUU not in support of post-UTME scrapping

Following the Federal Government decision to stop the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Monday, July 18 made known its displeasure against it.

ASUU President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who stated this in Abuja, said the Federal Government did not consult the union on the matter.

The union opined that the decision decreases the autonomy and powers of universities’ Senate as the highest decision-making body on academic matters.

ASUU stated that these matters include admission of students and award of degrees.

Ogunyemi said, “The cancellation of post-UTME to us portends a serious danger for the quality of education in this country.

“The argument of Federal Government on the policy is unacceptable and potentially harmful to the future of Nigerian’s education system. We call on the government to rescind its decision and convene a genuine stakeholders ‘ meeting on the issue before making any policy statement.”

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