A Professor of Educational Management at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ebenezer Adu, has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) and other regulatory bodies to step up efforts to curb overcrowding in Nigerian universities.
Delivering the institution’s second inaugural lecture in Ikere-Ekiti, titled “Fixing the Engine, Not Just the Destination: Aligning Internal Efficiency with the Goals of Effective Schools”, Prof. Adu warned that many universities have sacrificed quality for revenue by admitting students far beyond their approved capacity.
He described the practice as dangerous, stressing that overstretched facilities, poor instructional delivery, and rising teacher-student ratios were contributing to the production of ill-prepared graduates.
“Some institutions admit large numbers of students to boost revenue. This leads to high teacher-pupil ratios and low-quality of output,” he stated.
Prof. Adu urged the Ministry of Education, the NUC, the National Board for Technical Education (NABTEB), and the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) to intensify supervision and ensure strict compliance with admission quotas.
“Regular inspection and monitoring of instruction by regulatory bodies must be prioritised to improve quality and reduce wastage,” he said.
