As Olabisi Onabanjo University’s Governing Council ends its four-year tenure, one achievement stands out for many students and lecturers alike—a campus largely free from prolonged strikes and academic disruptions.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), OOU chapter, says the outgoing council, led by Prof. Toyin Ashiru, leaves behind a legacy of industrial harmony, improved staff welfare and respect for the university’s autonomy.
In a statement issued on Thursday to mark the end of the council’s tenure, OOU ASUU Chairperson, Dr Ganiyu Yinusa, described the last four years as one of the most stable and progressive periods in the university’s recent history.
According to him, the council, appointed by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, provided strategic leadership while respecting the statutory roles of the university management, Senate and other governing bodies.
“Over the past four years, Olabisi Onabanjo University has witnessed one of the most stable and progressive periods in its recent history,” Yinusa said.
“The university has enjoyed sustained industrial peace, uninterrupted academic activities, strengthened governance structures, improved staff welfare, enhanced institutional reputation and renewed public confidence.”
Yinusa attributed the progress to the combined efforts of the Ogun State Government, the Governing Council, the university management and staff unions.
He identified the smooth implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement as one of the council’s biggest achievements.
“One of the defining legacies of this Council has been its unwavering commitment to staff welfare. The seamless implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement without industrial action, protests or prolonged agitation remains one of the most outstanding achievements recorded during this administration,” he said.
According to him, while many public universities experienced delays in implementing the agreement, OOU distinguished itself through proactive engagement and cooperation among the government, the council, the university management and ASUU.
Yinusa also noted that OOU had already earned a reputation as one of Nigeria’s better-paying state universities before the implementation of the 2025 agreement, adding that the continued focus on staff welfare has boosted morale and productivity across the institution.
He further welcomed the council’s assurance that agreements affecting other university staff unions would also be implemented once the appropriate salary schedules are released by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission.
The ASUU chairperson also commended the Ogun State Government for allowing the university to carry out its statutory responsibilities without undue interference.
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