The Vice-Chancellor of newly-established Borno State University, BOSU, Umar Sandabe, on Wednesday said that the institution would allow its staff members to join workers’ unions.
Mr Sandabe gave the assurance in Maiduguri while receiving officials of Borno chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, who paid him a courtesy visit.
Mr Sandabe said that the merger of the university with Borno College Education increased the number of staff, making it necessary to allow them to belong to any union of their choice.
The vice-chancellor thanked the NLC leadership for the visit, saying that his administration appreciated the role of labour unions in the development of institutions.
“This administration remains committed to staff development and welfare,” he added.
He commended Borno chapter of the NLC for displaying maturity in handling labour matters, adding that his administration would always seek advise from the NLC.
Earlier, the NLC Chairman, Bulama Abiso, lauded the cordial relationship between the management and staff of the university.
Mr Bulama said the NLC team was in the institution to thank the vice-chancellor for an active role in the successful celebration of Workers Day in the state.
Mr Abiso also lauded Mr Sandabe for his achievements as the pioneer vice-chancellor of the university which started in 2019 with 700 students, four faculties and more than 30 courses.
Mr Abiso assured the VC of NLC’s support and cooperation at all times.
He said that the university was large enough to accommodate unionism which, he said, played a vital role in the management of any organisation.
NAN
