By Ayobami Ife, Abeokuta
The Vice Chancellor, Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Professor Oluwole Banjo, has reassured staff, students, and the general public that the institution’s transition under the federal government will not disrupt ongoing academic and administrative activities.
Banjo said there were concerns over the Federal Government’s adoption of the university with the development eliciting mixed reactions but urged students and staff to maintain an optimistic outlook, assuring that the premier education varsity will continue to grow steadily.
The Vice Chancellor who stated this in a recent interview, emphasised that while occasional trips to Abuja may be necessary, added that all major Council meetings and Administrative functions would continue to be conducted on campus.
“I want to believe that the future is bright. The university will continue to grow from strength to strength and will remain one of the most sought-after institutions in Nigeria,” he stated.
Banjo also allayed fears of potential job losses with the transition, assuring that there was no cause for alarm.
He noted that TASUED had recently secured approval for additional courses from the National Universities Commission (NUC), which would necessitate more academic personnel.
“Right now, we are not recruiting, but there is no reason for panic about job losses. With the new courses approved by the NUC, we will need to employ more lecturers once the federal government fully assumes control,” he assured.
The Vice-Chancellor encouraged students and graduates to embrace vocational training alongside their academic pursuits.
He highlighted the university’s unique dual certification programme, which equips students with both academic and vocational skills, citing a recent TASUED graduate who gained international recognition in the fashion industry as an example .
Professor Banjo stressed the importance of skill acquisition in tackling unemployment, concluding by dispelling uncertainties surrounding TASUED’s transition and reinforcing confidence in the institution’s stability and future under federal administration.
