NLC Rejects Proposed Concession of Unity Colleges

Nigeria’s Labour Congress has opposed the proposed concession of King’s College and other Unity Colleges, according to Premium Times Nigeria. NLC president Joe Ajaero said the government should preserve the colleges rather than transfer their operation through concession. The report does not provide details of the proposed arrangement, including the institutions covered or the government’s stated rationale.

Ajaero called for adequate funding and effective management to sustain the colleges’ contribution to national development. His comments indicate that the union’s objection is linked to the future ownership or administration of the schools and the resources available to them. The supplied report does not identify any response from the government, set out a timetable for the concession process or describe measures under consideration for the colleges.

It also does not provide details of the current funding or management arrangements. The NLC’s position, as reported, is that the Unity Colleges should be retained and supported through public investment and improved administration.