Finally, ASUU Declares Nationwide Strike
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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities has declared a nationwide strike.
The strike was declared at a press conference addressed by the President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, on Monday.
He said the strike, which takes effect from Monday, February 14, 2022, would last for an initial period of four weeks.
According to him, the union tried to avoid the strike but the Federal Government is unresponsive to the union’s demands.
He said the strike, which takes effect from Monday, February 14, 2022, would last for an initial period of four weeks.
The ASUU chairman also said ASUU NEC faulted the creation of new universities.
He said, “NEC resolved to embark on the four-week roll-over total and comprehensive strike as the government has failed to implement the Memorandum of Action it signed with the ASUU in December 2020.
“We invite all lovers of education to join our struggle for a greater Nigeria. Nigerian politicians keep proliferating educational institutions without prioritising education.
“ASUU will not relent in its historic responsibility of advocating for an improved university system.
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