FG Directs Implementation Of Varsity Lecturers’ Exit From IPPIS

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday mandated Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume to immediately enforce the removal of university lecturers from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) platform.

Eko Hot Blog reports that this directive is expected to address long-standing issues between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the federal government.

According to President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Council also ratified the establishment of the National University of Science and Technology in Abuja – a Pan African Institute dedicated to teaching African scientists and technologists.

File Image of ASUU Officials In Meeting With FG Representatives

The varsity, described as the first of its kind, in is expected to boost scientific and technological advancement in Africa.

Onanuga said: “The council asked the Secretary of the Government of the Federation to expedite the implementation of the Council decision made months ago, separating the universities from the IPPIS platform.

“The Council ratified the anticipatory approval given on 28 May 2023 by former President Muhammadu Buhari to establish the university in the Federal Capital.

“The university is the first of the network of Pan African Institutes of Science and Technology dedicated to teaching African scientists and technologists.”

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