Poor Pay: 239 First-Class Lecturers Left UNILAG In 7 Years — Ex-VC Ogundipe

Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, revealed that at least 239 first-class graduate lecturers had left the institution in the past seven years due to poor remuneration, working conditions, and low motivation. Speaking at a forum, Ogundipe noted that while UNILAG had retained 256 lecturers between 2015 and 2022, only 17 remained employed as of October 2023.

He emphasized the need for adequate government funding in the education sector to prevent a future dominated by poorly prepared candidates and underfunded universities. Ogundipe called for innovative funding strategies, such as partnerships, endowments, and digital platforms, to bridge the financing gap in education.

He highlighted the importance of investing in infrastructure, technology, research, and teacher remuneration to advance national development and ensure quality education for all.