BUAN lecturers enjoy 35% windfall
Friday, December 15, 2017
The impasse, which led to the lecturers withholding students’ results at some point, started in 2015 when the University Council awarded the employees the windfall. This, however could not be implemented as the management objected the move.
The issue emanated from the Governing Council’s (GC) pronouncement in June 2015 that “BUAN staff members be reimbursed the 35% that comprises of 20% transport allowance and 15% housing allowance”.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...