Uniuyo VC urges alumni to help address university funding shortfall
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Professor Chris Ekong, has voiced concerns about the inadequate funding of Nigerian public universities. He highlighted that the capital budgets allocated over the past four years have been insufficient, with less than 10 per cent provided. Professor Ekong called on the University Alumni Association to step in and help bridge the funding gap. The association's president, Mr Ekerete Adiaiduo, outlined several interventions already made to support the university.
What we know
- Professor Chris Ekong stated that capital budgets for public universities in the past four years have been less than 10 per cent of what is needed.
- He revealed that federal officials collect 25 per cent of universities’ internally generated revenue annually, with non-compliance leading to deductions from personnel budgets.
- Professor Ekong appealed to the University Alumni Association to join his Advisory Committee and help address the funding deficit.
- Mr Ekerete Adiaiduo described how the association resolved issues like delayed transcript issuance and restored power supply to the Examinations and Records Unit.
- Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Professor Philip Afaha advised alumni to focus on supporting the university through development initiatives, rather than seeking personal benefits.
