The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has applauded President Bola Tinubu led federal government over its resolution to exempt universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions from the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS). The student body said the move would serve as a catalyst that would usher a relief for the tertiary institutions in addressing persistent concerns raised by academic authorities over IPPIS bottleneck to the academicians.
The commendation was issued through a statement made public by the Senate president of NANS, Akinteye Babatunde saying that the responsiveness of President Tinubu to the pleas of education sector has proved that the government of a renewed hope has a commitment towards fostering conducive environment for learning and academic excellence in the country.
The statement partly reads, “We commend the government’s understanding of the intricacies involved and its willingness to engage in dialogue to arrive at a solution beneficial to all stakeholders.
“As we celebrate this positive development, NANS calls upon our esteemed lecturers to embrace this opportunity by being proactive in fulfilling their duties. The heart of our nation’s progress lies in the education imparted within these institutions, and the dedication of lecturers is pivotal to shaping the future of our country.”
“NANS encourages a renewed sense of collaboration between the government and educators to ensure the continuous improvement of our educational system. Let us collectively work towards creating an atmosphere conducive to academic growth, research, and innovation.”
The statement concluded, “Once again, we express our gratitude to the Federal Government for heeding the pleas and looks forward to continued collaboration with the government to address challenges and enhance the quality of education in Nigeria.”