EKSU VC Vows to Prioritize Staff Welfare.

EKSU VC Vows to Prioritize Staff Welfare.

By Olamide Akinwumi. 

The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Babatola Ayodele, has reaffirmed his commitment to making staff welfare his top priority.

Professor Ayodele made this pledge while receiving the management team of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Ado-Ekiti, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office. He noted that the university's Governing Council had approved the implementation of the new minimum wage, which his administration had already commenced through the payment of the January 2025 salary.

Professor Babatola Ayodele, EKSU VC Chancellor.

Additionally, he revealed that the university extended this initiative to retirees by disbursing gratuities amounting to approximately ₦200 million to 70 pensioners. He expressed his appreciation to the university’s Governing Council, led by Professor Akin Oyebode, for approving the implementation of the new minimum wage.

The Vice Chancellor also acknowledged the unwavering support of the Visitor to the university, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for his continuous assistance to EKSU. He further appreciated Her Excellency, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, for voluntarily teaching students in the Department of Educational Management, a gesture that has significantly added value to the university.

Professor Ayodele commended the staff for their increased commitment and urged them not to relent, assuring them of his continued efforts to enhance their welfare. He also extended his gratitude to the union leaders for maintaining academic stability on campus.

Earlier, the General Manager of NTA, Alhaji Ishaq Ayo Akande, expressed appreciation to the Vice Chancellor for the warm reception and solicited a more robust partnership and patronage from the university.

In a statement signed and released by the Deputy Registrar/Head, Directorate of Information & Corporate Affairs, Bode Olofinmuagun, the university reiterated its commitment to staff welfare and fostering productive collaborations with stakeholders.