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1. Less than 10% of the universities have Video Conferencing facility.

2. Less than 20% of the universities use Interactive Boards

3.More than 50% don’t use Public Address System in their lecture OVERCROWDED rooms/theatres.

4. Internet Services are non-existent,or epileptic and slow IN 99% of Nigerian Universities

5. Nigerian Universities Library resources are outdated and manually operated. Book shelves are homes to rats/cockroaches

6.No university library in Nigeria is fully automated. Less than 35% are partially automated.

7. 701 Development projects in Nigerian universities 163 (23.3%) are abandoned 538 (76.7%) are PERPETUALLY on-going projects

8. Some of the abandoned projects in Nigerian universities are over 15 years old, some are over 40 years old.

9. 76% of Nigerian universities use well as source of water, 45% use pit latrine, 67% of students use bush as toilet

10. UNN and UDUS have the highest number of abandoned projects (22 and 16 respectively).

11. All NDDC projects across universities in Niger Delta States are abandoned. About 84.6% of them are students’ hostels

12. 77% of Nigerian universities can be classified as "Glorified Primary Schools" Laboratories are non existing

13. There are 8 on-going projects at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. None of them is funded by the State Government

14. 80% of Nigerian Universities are grossly under-staffed

15. 78% of Nigerian Universities rely heavily on part-time and visiting lecturers.

16. 88% of Nigerian Universities have under-qualified Academics

17. 90% of Nigerian Universities are bottom-heavy (with junior lecturers forming large chunk of the workforce)

18. Only 2% of Nigerian Universities attract expatriate lecturers, over 80% of Ghanian Universities attract same

19. 89% of Nigerian Universities have ‘closed’ (homogeneous staff – in terms of ethno-cultural background)

20. Based on the available data, there are 37,504 Academics in Nigerian Public Universities

21. 83% of the lecturers in Nigerian universities are male while 17% are female.

22. 23,030 (61.0%) of the lecturers are employed in Federal universities while 14,474 (39.0%) teach in State Universities.

23. The teaching staff-students ratio is EMBARRASSINGLY very high in many universities:

24. LECTURER STUDENT RATIO: National Open University of Nigeria 1:363 University of Abuja 1:122 Lagos State University 1:111

25. (Compare the above with Harvard 1:4; MIT 1:9; Yale 1:4, Cambridge 1:3; NUS 1:12; KFUPM 1:9; Technion 1:15).

26. Nigerian Universities Instead of having 100% Academics having PhDs, only about 43% do so. The remaining 57% have no PhDs

27. Nigerian University medical students trained in the most dangerous environment, some only see medical tools in books

28. Only 7 Nigerian Universities have up to 60% of their teaching staff with PhD qualifications

29. While majority of the universities in the country are grossly understaffed, a few cases present a pathetic picture

30. There are universities in Nigeria which the total number of Professors is not more than Five (5)

31. Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil, established in 2001 (11 years old) only 1 Professor and 25 PhD holders.

32. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, established in 2006 has only 2 Professors and 5 PhDs

33. Ondo State University of Sci & Tech Okitipupa, established in 2008, has a total of 29 lecturers.

34. MAKE-SHIFT LECTURING SYSTEM: Out of a total of 37,504 lecturers, only 28,128 (75%) are engaged on full-time basis.

35. 9,376 (25%) Nigerian Lecturers are recycled as Visiting, Adjunct, Sabbatical and Contract lecturers.

36. In Gombe State University, only 4 out of 47 Profs are full-time and all 25 Readers are visiting

37. In Plateau State University, Bokkos, 74% of the lecturers are visiting.

38. In Kaduna State University, only 24 out of 174 PhD holders are full-time staff.

39. 700 EX-MILLITANTS in Nigeria are receiving more funds anualy than 20 Nigerian universities under 'Amnesty Scam'

40. 80% of published journals by Nigerian University lectures have no visibility in the international knowledge community.

41. No Nigerian academic is in the league of Nobel Laureates or a nominee of Nobel Prize.

42. There are only 2 registered patents owned by Nigerian Academics in the last 3 years.

43. Numerically more support staff in the services of Nigerian universities than the teaching staff they are meant to support

44. More expenditure is incurred in administration & routine functions than in core academic matters in Nigerian Universities

45. There are 77,511 full-time non-teaching staff in Nigeria’s public universities 2 Times number of academic staff

46. University of Benin, there are more senior staff in the Registrar cadre (Dep. Registrars, PARs, SARs) than Professors

47. Almost all the universities are over-staffed with non- teaching staff

48. There are 1,252,913 students in Nigerian Public Universities. 43% Female 57%Male

49. There is no relationship between enrolment and the tangible manpower needs of Nigeria.

50. Nigerian Uni Horrible hostel facilities, overcrowded, overstretched lavatory and laundry facilities, poor sanitation,etc

51. Except Nigerian Defence Acadamy Kaduna, no university in Nigeria is able to accommodate more than 35% of its students.

52. Some universities (e.g. MOUAU),female students take their bath in d open because d bathrooms are in very poor condition.

53. Laundries and common rooms in many universities have been converted into rooms where students live, in open prison style.

54. In most improvised cage called hostels in Nigerian Universities, there is no limit to the number of occupants.

55. Most State universities charge commercial rates for unfit and unsuitable hostel accommodation

56. In off-campus hostels, students are susceptible to extraneous influences and violence prostitution, rape, gang violence

57. Nigerian University Students sitting on bare floor or peeping through windows to attend lectures

58. Over 1000 students being packed in lecture halls meant for less than 150 students

59. Over 400 Nigerian University students being packed in laboratory meant for 75 students

60. University administrators Spend millions to erect super-gates when their Libraries are still at foundation level; Expend millions to purchase exotic vehicles for university officers even though they lack basic classroom furnishings; Spend hundreds of millions in wall-fencing and in-fencing when students accommodation is inadequate and in tatters;

61. Govt interested in spending money on creation of new uni instead of consolidating and expanding access to existing ones; Keen to award new contracts rather than completing the abandoned projects or standardizing existing facilities; Expend hundreds of millions paying visiting and part-time lecturers rather than recruiting full-time staff

62. Govt spending hundreds of millions in mundane administration cost instead of providing boreholes and power supplements; Govt hiring personal staff, including Personal Assistants, Special Advisers, Bodyguards, Personal Consultants, etc.

This isn't a liscense to the ongoing ASUU Strike. Are you even aware that ASUP Strike which was suspended has been resumed? This nation is doom for, seriously the FG are playing with the future leaders of this country.

Pretty sobering stats, I must say. . .

@op n u tink d 3trilion ASUU r luking 4 wil solve dis problem.

I still lost my sympathy with them.
Concerning the stuation of this country, their demands are to much.

Nigerians have more than 1000 reasons to shutdown the government.
But we are still dragging on and hoping.

I'm all for solving Nigeria's education problems but how will this ongoing strike do so? Do you really know the issues?

laughinggal: This isn't a liscense to the ongoing ASUU Strike. Are you even aware that ASUP Strike which was suspended has been resumed? This nation is doom for, seriously the FG are playing with the future leaders of this country.

I see your point, but the government need to move closer to d middle of the negotiation table.

This is the best time for ASUP to make their demands too, this will add tone to the total overhaul of the education system in Nigeria.

A responsible and responsive government ought to have done everything possible to positively end this strike action.

wesley80: I'm all for solving Nigeria's education problems but how will this ongoing strike do so? Do you really know the issues?

Can expatiate your last question,pls?

wesley80: I'm all for solving Nigeria's education problems but how will this ongoing strike do so? Do you really know the issues?

Can u expatiate your last question,pls?

9jii.:
I still lost my sympathy with them.
Concerning the stuation of this country, their demands are to much.

Nigerians have more than 1000 reasons to shutdown the government.
But we are still dragging on and hoping.

Yes, Nigerians have enough reasons to shut down d govt. but what we are saying here is that attention should be focused on education in this country if we are interested in Nation building.

Finestprince: @op n u tink d 3trilion ASUU r luking 4 wil solve dis problem.

The issues goes beyond 3 trillion, it's about government identifying the need to increase funding and stop neglecting education.

It will also set precedence and direct the attention of government on the UNESCO recommendation.

Most of the problems are from Military and Obasanjo era. Was even thinking It was Jonathan's fault. But all these are too much for just this strike. The solution I see here is for them 2 call of the strike and giv Fed Govt 1yr to attempt these problem. All these problems can't even be solve in 1yr.

Skillbobralph: Most of the problems are from Military and Obasanjo era. Was even thinking It was Jonathan's fault. But all these are too much for just this strike. The solution I see here is for them 2 call of the strike and giv Fed Govt 1yr to attempt these problem. All these problems can't even be solve in 1yr.

You right sir but from experience government has always failed to fulfill their promises.

We don't need to dig the history of the problem at hand and it's not about personality attack,that's why I didn't mention names. It's unfortunate GEJ is feeling the heat, he should consult appropriately and positively reshape the future of Nigerian Youths NOW.

So true. And instead of facing these pertinent issues, they are busy awarding contract of 1.3 Trillion Naira for 'centenary Village'. What exactly are we celebrating?

Skillbobralph: Most of the problems are from Military and Obasanjo era. Was even thinking It was Jonathan's fault. But all these are too much for just this strike. The solution I see here is for them 2 call of the strike and giv Fed Govt 1yr to attempt these problem. All these problems can't even be solve in 1yr.

You are right, but not completely, (maybe it's b'cos U're not Aki).
Where I differ with you is that they should call off the strike, sit down with the Fed. Govt. and draft a realizable work plan for a considerable time frame, say 5 - 10 years for all the issues raised, and even more, to be addressed. But very importantly, a periodic review and assessment of action and progress. This one can be taking place either annually or bi-annually, would equally be an integral part of the plan.

talk2s:

You are right, but not completely, (maybe it's b'cos U're not Aki).
Where I differ with you is that they should call off the strike, sit down with the Fed. Govt. and draft a realizable work plan for a considerable time frame, say 5 - 10 years for all the issues raised, and even more, to be addressed. But very importantly, a periodic review and assessment of action and progress. This one can be taking place either annually or bi-annually, would equally be an integral part of the plan.

Thank you! You are in the spirit,lol.

shachris03: So true. And instead of facing these pertinent issues, they are busy awarding contract of 1.3 Trillion Naira for 'centenary Village'. What exactly are we celebrating?

So painful my brother!

Imagine! Quality education is for the rich, private Universities and abroad.

Nigerians are moving to Ghana for studies when we have a higher number of universities.

I thoughht i saw 72 Virgins !!

No 2 and 3 should not feature here please. Have seen the budgets of Universities? u will cry when u see properties being illegally acquired by the principal officers and heads of departments.
where do you think they get money from? so who do you think should acquire public address system for lecture halls? government? pls come off that.

how is no 80 the fault of the government? u mean people open their eyes and publish in funny journals without online presence and blame the government?

Brimmie: I thoughht i saw 72 Virgins !!

12:40am! Ok, you must be sleep walking or just left a beer parlour drunk or typing in the wrong thread.

alstacs: No 2 and 3 should not feature here please. Have seen the budgets of Universities? u will cry when u see properties being illegally acquired by the principal officers and heads of departments.
where do you think they get money from? so who do you think should acquire public address system for lecture halls? government? pls come off that.

2. Less than 20% of the universities use Interactive Boards

3.More than 50% don’t use Public Address System in their lecture OVERCROWDED rooms/theatres.

These principal officers you mentioned are not in this struggle and that's why I said it's not all about money.

Government should formulate policies to ensure budget implementation and support competence and achievement rather than using solely politics to nominate VCs.

You see, the truth is that
most public office holders are corrupt and lack of controls can open more channels for corrupt practices.

When I say government, you need to see the larger picture.

alstacs: how is no 80 the fault of the government? u mean people open their eyes and publish in funny journals without online presence and blame the government?

Bros, there is no number 80 here.

The list ends on number 62.

@OP 65% of all you have said is FALSEHOOD, FALLACY AND DECEIPT

Then 70% of what you have said the ones that are true and even the lies if true are problem caused by the direct university involved for example do u expect the fed govt to come employ staffs for u that cuts across the ethnic groups? wil GEJ come keep the hostels clean for the university? is the federal govt the one employing staffs in d universities or this same university management? if kano state university has only one professor whose fault is it?

So come to really think of it ASUU should be quarrelling with itself caused they them selves caused 70% of the trouble not the fed govt.

Ofido: @OP 65% of all you have said is FALSEHOOD, FALLACY AND DECEIPT

Then 70% of what you have said the ones that are true and even the lies if true are problem caused by the direct university involved for example do u expect the fed govt to come employ staffs for u that cuts across the ethnic groups? wil GEJ come keep the hostels clean for the university? is the federal govt the one employing staffs in d universities or this same university management? if kano state university has only one professor whose fault is it?

So come to really think of it ASUU should be quarrelling with itself caused they them selves caused 70% of the trouble not the fed govt.

Thanks for your opinion but you are off point.