The University of Ibadan, UI, has announced the reduction of working days from five to three for staff of the institution to alleviate the burden of the hike in transportation fares to and fro work occasioned by the removal of the petrol subsidy.
The university’s registrar and secretary to the council, Ganiyu Oke Saliu who made this known in a statement on Monday, however, noted that the new work schedule does not apply to those on “essential duties.”
The Registrar said the new schedule was approved by the University’s Senate on August 3 and that it takes effect from Monday, August 14.
With the arrangement, which is only temporary, staff members are to work on a rotational basis.
“The astronomical increase in the fuel pump price occasioned by the removal of subsidy by the Federal Government has imposed huge economic difficulties on the generality of Nigerians,” Saliu lamented.
“Salary earners who have to commute to work every working day are faced with an aggravation of the condition, given the attendant hike in the transport fare and cost of living.”
“After careful consideration of the situation, the University management recommended a temporary work schedule adjustment for members of staff, which Senate at its meeting of Thursday, 03 August 2023 considered and approved.
“Accordingly, members of staff are now expected to work on-site for three (3) days in rotation per week, with effect from Monday, 14 August 2023. It should, however, be noted that those on essential duties are exempted from this adjustment.”
Deans, directors, heads of departments and units in the institution were urged to work “towards a smooth implementation of the intervention.”
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