In a remarkable gesture, Afe Babalola, the Chancellor of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has approved a new minimum wage of N77,000 for the university’s staff.
The Vice Chancellor of ABUAD, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, made this announcement on Monday during her presentation of the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 ABUAD Staff Assessment and Performance Evaluation Review (SAPER) Report, which was delivered at the 15th anniversary celebration of the university’s academic activities on the campus.
Professor Olarinde also revealed that 452 staff members from various colleges had been assessed during the review period, including 40 professors and 46 readers who were recommended for external evaluation.
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The Vice-Chancellor expressed her appreciation for Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), for his generosity. She highlighted that the founder had ensured the payment of the 2024 annual leave bonus and provided the customary Christmas gift for all staff members.
“In November 2024, after the Federal Government announced a minimum wage of N70,000.00, the founder made the decision to exceed this by adding 10%, raising the minimum wage of ABUAD staff to N77,000.00 as against the N70,000.00 minimum wage proposed by the Federal Government.
“To cap it all up, the founder ensured payment of the annual leave bonus for 2024 and made available the annual Christmas gift to all staff members.
“This generous decision, following the earlier salary adjustment, demonstrates the founder’s deep commitment to the well-being of every staff member of ABUAD.
“452 staff across various colleges were assessed: 40 professors (PFQed) and 46 readers (PFQed) were recommended for external assessment.”
She explained that the Assessment and Performance Evaluation Review (SAPER) process is a systematic approach designed to assess staff contributions, acknowledge their strengths, pinpoint areas for development, and promote career growth.
This is achieved through providing feedback, offering guidance, identifying training needs, and creating opportunities for advancement.
“Established under the Founder/Chancellor’s leadership, it supports promotions, salary increments, and staff motivation to enhance productivity despite economic challenges.
“To streamline the process, assessment forms were redesigned using Google Docs for easier accessibility and submission. Completed forms were reviewed by department/unit heads and forwarded to the A&P board for consideration of which recommendation to the ABUAD A&P Committee led by the Vice-Chancellor.
“Final recommendations for promotions, increments, and bonuses were approved by the founder/chancellor,” she said.
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