January 11, (THEWILL) – The Academic Staff Union of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil and Yusuf Maitama Sule University have denied receiving N1 billion as workload allowances from the Kano State Government.
A statement signed by the Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Dr Aliyu Yusuf Ahmad, and Secretary, Dr Muddasir Nasir, on Thursday, said there were no such payments made to the universities.
“The Union has observed statements on the media attributed to the Commissioner, Ministry for Higher Education, Kano State, Dr. Yusuf Ibrahim Kofar Mata, on Monday, 8th January 2024, indicating that the State Government has approved the disbursement of over N1 billion to Yusuf Maitama Sule University and Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, for the payment of Earned Academic and Excess Workload Allowances, among other commitments.
“In view of the above, the Union wishes to draw the attention of the Government and public that the said funds have not been received by the University or members of the Union,” the statement said.
The union, therefore, asked the State Government to investigate the matter and take necessary measures on the said disbursement.
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