The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Olabisi Onabanjo University branch, has commended the outgoing Governing Council of the Institution, led by Professor Toyin Ashiru, describing its four year tenure as marked by industrial harmony, improved staff welfare, and respect for university autonomy.

The OOU ASUU Chairperson, Dr Ganiyu Yinusa, disclosed this in a statement made available on Thursday to mark the completion of the Council's tenure, noting that the body, appointed four years ago by Governor Dapo Abiodun, contributed significantly to the stability and academic progress recorded by the University during its time in office.

Yinusa explained that the Council provided strategic leadership while respecting the statutory roles of the University management, Senate, and other governing organs, a development he said strengthened accountability and administrative efficiency. He stated that the University had witnessed one of the most stable and progressive periods in its recent history, enjoying sustained industrial peace, uninterrupted academic activities, strengthened governance structures, improved staff welfare, enhanced Institutional reputation, and renewed public confidence.

He attributed these achievements to the collaborative efforts of the Ogun State Government, the Governing Council, University management, and staff unions.

The ASUU Chairperson particularly praised the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government ASUU Agreement, describing it as one of the Council's major achievements. He noted that the seamless implementation of the Agreement without industrial action, protests, or prolonged agitation was among the most outstanding achievements recorded during the administration, adding that while many public universities across Nigeria experienced delays and uncertainty in implementing the Agreement, the University distinguished itself through proactive engagement, mutual respect, and a shared commitment by Government, Council, Management, and ASUU to prioritise staff welfare.

Yinusa further revealed that even before the 2025 Agreement, the University had already established itself as one of Nigeria's better paying state universities, a commitment he said had strengthened morale, enhanced productivity, and contributed to industrial harmony across its campuses. He commended the Council's assurance that agreements affecting sister unions would be implemented immediately upon release of the appropriate salary schedules by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission, describing it as reflective of an enduring commitment to equity and fairness for every category of University employee.

He also praised the Ogun State Government for creating an enabling environment for the Council and University administration to discharge their responsibilities, and for respecting the autonomy of the Institution by allowing it to carry out its statutory responsibilities without undue interference.