The Islamic University Mbale, Uganda has requested for the services of fifty-seven lecturers from Nigerian authorities.

It was revealed to CEOAFRICA.com by sources that the request was sequel to a bilateral agreement signed recently by Nigeria and the Republic of Uganda last month.

According to the Director-General of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi, the written request was submitted through the Nigerian Embassy in Kampalla.

Osunyikanmi said that the request of the Islamic University which was made through its Vice-Rector, Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo is in the area of Engineering, Law, Medicine and Education.

“My office had also received a deluge of requests from various sectors in Uganda with many calling for the deployment of classroom teachers to curb the shortfall in the number of teaching personnel in the East African country,” he said.

He disclosed that beneficiaries which would be recruited across the country and deployed to Uganda next January must have first degree with 3 years experience.

Osunyikanmi however said TAC is finding it difficult enlisting Doctorate Degree holders in the scheme as the amount they are to receive is below the industry standard in Nigeria. He then said a special request will be made to the President that he should approve increase in the stipend for Senior Lecturers to meet the demand of countries requesting for their services.

“The request from our brothers for our assistance is massive. In fact, less than a month after we renewed the pact with Uganda, we have got about 150 requests.

“This scheme is mutually beneficial to us in Nigeria and those countries we are deploying to. With it, we feel proud of playing our role which is also exposing our youths to outside practices.