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The Commissioner for Higher Education in Delta State, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, has attributed the industrial harmony in state-owned tertiary institutions to the commitment of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration to staff welfare and massive investments in educational infrastructure and programme accreditation.
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According to Prof. Tonukari, lecturers in Delta State-owned institutions have no reason to embark on strike actions, as they are “well paid—far better than their counterparts in other states of the federation.” He stated, “Lecturers don’t go on strike in Delta State. They can never participate in ASUU strikes—there’s simply no reason to.”
The Commissioner highlighted the state’s achievements in education, including the introduction of over 40 new academic programmes since the inception of the Oborevwori administration. He noted that Delta tertiary institutions admit the highest number of 100-level students in the country, with over 25,000 students admitted in the past year alone. Currently, there are over 90,000 students in Delta State-owned tertiary institutions.
Prof. Tonukari also commended the governor for prioritizing infrastructure funding, citing the construction and commissioning of key facilities at various institutions. He stated, “Governor Oborevwori has employed over 600 academic and non-academic staff across our tertiary institutions in just two years.”
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On the controversy surrounding the suspension of the Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Prof. Tonukari described the action of the institution’s Governing Council as “ultra vires.” He maintained that only the State Governor, as Visitor to the institution, has the authority to suspend or discipline a Rector.
The Commissioner concluded by praising Governor Oborevwori’s governance style, stating, “Delta remains a front-runner in infrastructure development, transparency, accountability, and economic transformation—not only in Nigeria but in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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