The Academic Staff Union of Universities’ attempt to call off its
lingering strike still remains contentious as lecturers of the
University of Jos have insisted that the ongoing strike continues.
Chairman of the chapter, Dr. David Jankam who made this known
yesterday while speaking with newsmen in the state said its members have
not see any substance in the dialogue with the federal government to
warrant calling off the strike.
According to Jankam, “We have just rounded off our meeting, and as a
matter of fact, our members voted overwhelmingly for the continuation of
the state strike.
“I can also confirm to you that five of the eight universities that
made up the Bauchi Zone of ASUU have also voted for continuation of the
strike, and the general saying is that the federal government has not
shown any commitment so far.
“We started the meeting by briefing our members on issues resolved
with the federal government in their last meeting with the president of
ASUU.
“But responding to the briefing, our members observed that the main
issues that led to the strike were not discussed as part of the meeting
in Aso Rock.
“As such, my members said president Jonathan is taking them for a
ride by trying to divert attention from the core subjects of the strike”
According to Dr. Jankam, “I will now convey the resolve of our branch
to our national president in our NEC meeting scheduled for this week.
If the majority of the chapter voted for call off, it will be called
off, but if majority of the chapters voted for continuation, so be it”
said Dr. Jankam.
Omoh eeh,Me personally av tire oo
Abeg am voting for continuation
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