Skip to main content

ASUU justifies strike, accuses Ngige of blackmail

Academic-Staff-Union-of-Universities-ASUU.jpg
The President of the union, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, in a bulletin on the strike, asked members of the union to disregard the comment by the minister that the strike was illegal
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has called on the Minister for Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, to desist from cheap blackmail in the handling of the ongoing strike called by the union.
The President of the union, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, in a bulletin on the strike, asked members of the union to disregard the comment by the minister that the strike was illegal.
He said: “Our national struggle to revitalise the Nigerian university system is comprehensive and total. Remain resolute and steadfast as victory is certain.”
Also, the ASUU Chairman at the University of Ibadan, Dr. Deji Omole, who condemned the tactics employed by the Federal Government over the demands of the union, said it was deceitful for the minister to insinuate that the N23 billion earned allowances, which the Federal Government promised to pay soon, were only for lecturers.
Omole said the earned allowances were for both deserving academic and non-academic staff, stressing that it was too early for Ngige to embark on blackmail.
Omole said the union was more interested in enduring legacies to reposition public education in the country through adequate funding of public education, which the present government had failed to prioritise

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

“I’m Proud of You” – Peace Hyde says to self after Appointment as Forbes Africa Head of Digital Media & Partnerships

Congratulations are in order for media personality and business journalist  Peace Hyde  as she has been appointed as the Head of Digital Media and Strategic Partnerships for  Forbes Africa . Hyde, who is currently the West Africa correspondent for the business publication, will be heading the recently launched  www.forbesafrica.com  platform. Following the appointment, Hyde  shared this inspiring note to herself on her Instagram: Dear Self, I know you struggle sometimes but in case I don’t tell you enough, I’m PROUD OF YOU. Thank you for being so strong and transparent, people see your heart even when you feel like it is invisible. Thank you for never being afraid to DREAM and trust GOD’S PROCESS in your life. You are always trying to be the best YOU can be, and although you get discouraged at times you TRUST God has your back and will not allow you to FAIL. I appreciate your heart and your stubbornness. Your WILLINGNESS to love and sta...