Nigeria: ASUU welcomes FG’s ban on new public varsities, says existing 339 universities outrageous — Africa Links 24

Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has commended the Federal Government for placing a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new public universities in Nigeria.

ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, gave the commendation during a press conference on Thursday in Jos, describing the move as long overdue.

He said the decision would help address the proliferation of universities and allow for better funding and development of existing institutions

“While…