The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, has applauded the Ondo State Governor and Visitor to the institution, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for approving and releasing over N1 billion to address outstanding salary arrears owed university workers.

Obamuyi described the special intervention as a major step towards ending the prolonged industrial dispute that has disrupted academic activities at the university.

The intervention, according to him, would provide the needed relief for the university community and create the conditions for the suspension of the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), AAUA chapter.

The Vice Chancellor praised Aiyedatiwa for what he described as his commitment to the development of higher education and the welfare of university employees, noting that the intervention would help protect the academic calendar from further disruption.

"This special intervention demonstrates His Excellency's unwavering commitment to the growth and development of our university, as well as the welfare of its workforce. It reflects his determination to sustain a stable academic calendar and ensure that our students complete their studies without unnecessary disruptions," he said.

Obamuyi assured that the university management would reciprocate the governor's gesture by strengthening its commitment to teaching, research and community service, while working to maintain peace and stability across the campus.

He said the intervention had raised hopes that the industrial action would soon be suspended, paving the way for the immediate return of students and staff to academic activities.

"As an institution, we will reciprocate this generous gesture by remaining committed to our core mandate of teaching, research, and community service, while fostering peace and stability on our campus," the Vice Chancellor added.

The AAUA chapter of ASUU had commenced an indefinite strike on July 10, 2026, following concerns over unpaid salary arrears, forcing the suspension of academic activities at the institution.

With the release of the intervention fund, stakeholders in the university community are now hopeful that the dispute will be resolved swiftly and that normal academic activities will resume without further delay.