The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU yesterday said the purpose of its strike action is to save public universities, just as they focused on the full implementation of the 23rd December 2020 Memorandum of Action for quick restoration of industrial harmony in Nigeria’s public universities
In a statement signed by the President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, the union confirmed that it’s National Executive Council NEC had resolved to transmute the roll-over strike to a comprehensive, total, and indefinite strike action beginning from 12.01 a.m. on Monday, 29th August, 2022.
NEC observed with regret that the Union had experienced a lot of deceit of the highest level in the last five and half years as the Federal Government of Nigeria engaged them in fruitless and unending negotiation without a display of utmost fidelity.
NEC said they acknowledged with appreciation past and current efforts by eminent Nigerians and groups to mediate the lingering crisis, adding that they remain open to reasonable engagements as they have always done.
The Vice-Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and Technology ESUT Professor Aloysius Okolie has restated the commitment of ESUT management under his watch to restore the old values envisaged by the founding fathers of the University with a view to making a first-class and highly competitive citadel of learning in the country.
Okolie who gave this assurance at the 41st Matriculation ceremony of the University held at the Convocation Arena, ESUT Agbani enjoined the students to reciprocate the unique love and sacrifices of their parents and guardians who have labored to bring them to the height of academic pursuit.
Speaking further on what the University is doing to enhance academic excellence, The Vice-Chancellor revealed that any student who scores a Cumulative GPA of 4.0 in subsequent years would be offered a scholarship to study without payment of school fees.
Urban Radio Correspondent, Emeka Chibuoke said the highlights of the matriculation ceremony were the Presentation of the matriculating students and their declaration of loyalty; adding that it was graced by notable academics from the University Community including Professor Chike Nwoha, Deputy Vice Chancellor, the Registrar Ambrose Ugwu amongst other dignitaries.
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