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ASUU declares indefinite strike in Nigerian university
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in one of Nigerian universities, Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Bauchi, has announced an indefinite strike over unresolved demands for better working conditions from the university management.
Addressing journalists following an emergency congress at the Yuli Campus in Bauchi, the Chairperson of ASUU’s SAZU branch, Awwal Nuhu, stated that all avenues for negotiation had been exhausted without any positive response from the authorities.
Nuhu said, “The congress observed that it had exhausted all mechanisms, and all attempts to get the authorities to attend to its demands were fruitless.”
He further highlighted the lack of commitment from both the university administration and the government to address their grievances.
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“Therefore, a member of the union moved for a motion for the branch to embark on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike action, which was seconded by another member,” Nuhu explained.
According to him, the congress passed a resolution for the strike to begin at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024. He emphasized that all ASUU members at SAZU are expected to comply with the directive, with all academic activities suspended indefinitely.
“Members are directed to embark on a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike action until further notice. This implies that activities such as teaching, marking, meetings, accreditation, and any other activities related to academic staff are suspended indefinitely,” he added.
The strike is aimed at compelling the university management and relevant authorities to address the union’s demands, which have remained unresolved despite numerous efforts.
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