By John Dike, Osogbo
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the immediate implementation of a reviewed remuneration package for academic staff of the University of Ilesa (UNILESA), in a move aimed at improving staff welfare and strengthening the institution’s academic capacity.
The approval was conveyed in a letter dated May 29, 2026, and referenced NEBS/UNILESA/VOL2/033, addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the university.
According to the letter, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. M.A.K. Jimoh, the new remuneration package aligns with the salary structure earlier approved for academic staff of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo.
The state government said the review was designed to enhance staff motivation and welfare, improve retention of qualified personnel, and boost the university’s ability to attract highly skilled academics from within and outside the country.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilesa, Professor Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu, commended Governor Adeleke for prioritising education and the welfare of university workers.
Speaking through the Senior Assistant Registrar, Corporate Services and Information Unit, Mr. Babatunde Fanawopo, the Vice-Chancellor described the approval as a significant boost for the institution.
He noted that the improved remuneration package would further motivate academic staff to deepen their commitment to quality teaching, research and community service.
Professor Asaolu also reaffirmed the university’s commitment to achieving excellence in scholarship and innovation, expressing confidence that the development would contribute positively to the growth and competitiveness of the institution.
The approval is expected to strengthen industrial harmony within the university and further support the state’s efforts to improve the quality of tertiary education.
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