BREAKING: Another Strike Looms as ASUU Makes Fresh Complaint

• Though ASUU has called off its eight-month-old strike, issues that led to the industrial strike are yet to be adequately resolved
• The university lecturers union made this known in a statement issued by its president, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, on Friday, October 14
• ASUU went on to list some reasons why it decided to suspend the strike even though the government is yet to address its demands fully

FCT, Abuja - The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Friday, October 14, said its demands have not been fully addressed even as it called off its eight-month-old strike.

The union in a statement signed by its president, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, said the issues in its disputes with the federal government were not well addressed, The Punch reported.

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ASUU: Why we suspended strike

The union said it decided to call off the strike because it is law-abiding and does not want to flout the National Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal orders on resumption.

ASUU added that the strike was suspended in deference to appeals made by President Muhammadu Buhari and in recognition of the efforts of the Speaker of the House of Reps, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other well-meaning Nigerians.

“While appreciating the commendable efforts of the leadership of the House of Representatives and other patriotic Nigerians who waded into the matter, NEC noted with regrets that the issues in dispute were yet to be satisfactorily addressed.

“However, as a law-abiding union and in deference to appeals by President Muhammadu Buhari, and in recognition of the efforts of Hon. Gbajabiamila, and other well-meaning Nigerians, ASUU NEC resolved to suspend the strike action embarked upon on February 14, 2022. Consequently, all members of ASUU are hereby directed to resume all services hitherto withdrawn with effect from 12:01 on Friday, October 14, 2022," the statement read in part.

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ASUU strike update: Nigerians react

Alayande Ibrahim Ishola commented on Facebook:

"So, what's the point for the strike? Just a waste of struggle kawai."

Chibuike Ezeani said:

"Meaning the strike will be reactivated before January, let's see how it goes. Minister for Labour should hide his face in shame."

Chidiebere Patman said:

"A sign that they might embark on another strike later."

Mum Nazzy said:

"Hmmm ️ And they called it off! Na waoooo....ASUU Should better end things once and for all with FG instead of this."

ASUU strike will end when more private universities are established, says Imumolen

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Accord Party presidential candidate, Professor Christopher Imumolen, called on the Nigerian authorities to reduce the stiffness surrounding the regulation of the crucial sector to allow private players inject excellence.

Imumolen said with more private players in the sector, ASUU strike is likely to be a thing of the past.

According to him, education is the fulcrum that carries national development and human capital enhancement, and it should not be shut down as Nigeria is currently doing.

Source: Legit.ng