To cushion the increasing biting effect of fuel subsidy removal, the Management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has directed its members of staff to start coming to work three days a week.
The temporary work schedule adjustment for members of staff was recommended following its consideration and approval by the Senate which met on Thursday, 3 August, 2023.
The directive was contained in a Special Release 4642 tagged “Temporary Work Schedule Adjustment”, dated 14 August, 2023.
The UI Management, in the release by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, G. O. Saliu, attributed the directive to the astronomical increase in the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The UI Management stated that the increase in the pump price of PMS, otherwise known as petroleum, has imposed huge economic difficulties on Nigerians.
It noted that the impact of the increment were more felt by salary earners who were commuting to work every working day.
According to the directive, members of staff are expected to be coming to work for three days in rotation per week, with effect from Monday, 14 August, 2023.
The Management, however, stated that those its staff who are on essential duties, are exempted from the adjustment.
The UI Management added that the temporary work schedule arrangement is subject to review, in line with the general situation of things.
“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.
“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 a 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.
“It should be further noted that Management will review the arrangement as the situation improves,” it was stated in the Special Release.
The UI members of staff were enjoined to maintain commitment, open communication and cooperation towards ensuring a free workflow, including working from home where and when necessary.
“In light of the foregoing, Management seeks the understanding of all Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments and Units towards a smooth implementation of the intervention,” it was added.
