On Thursday, the Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, sacked 18 staff members of the institution while five others were also relieved of their appointments by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olusola Oyewole.
The action was based on what is termed as a ‘Re-organisation’ by the school. They were given a letter to that effect
In the letter dated November 10th and signed by the school registrar, M. O. Ayoola, it’s content reads,
“Due to re-organisation in the university system, the Governing Council has directed that your services are no longer required. Your appointment is therefore terminated with immediate effect.
“Please hand over all university properties in your possession to the head of your department/unit immediately, while your staff identification card should be submitted at the Establishment and Human Resources Directorate of the Registry.
“Please note that you will be paid one month’s salary in lieu of notice.”
FUNAAB was established in 1988, and it’s one of the three universities in Agriculture, known for their academic strength.
The school had stated that some of the people sacked had earlier been placed on suspension and they include three members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities. They are; Lasun Somoye, Abusalaam Sobbor and E. A Bankole.
The other affected lecturers were 10 executive members of the association under the leadership of the association and they include three medical doctors; Dr. Ajayi. A. O, Dr Olaniran .I. O and Dr. O. O. Salami, and also two health workers.
The sacked workers were also entitled to receive one month salary from the school in lieu of the notice.