University of Abuja branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on an indefinite strike action, to draw attention to issues bothering the union.

The union announced this decision on Thursday 02 May 2024 at the end of its congress which was held at the Permanent Site of the institution.

Chairman of the University’s ASUU branch, Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh, says the union has resolved to embark on a total and indefinite strike with immediate effect, in order to draw government’s attention to issues in the university.

BACKSTORY

The union had in March 2024 rejected the advertisement placed in national dailies for the position of vice-chancellor by the management of the school.

Dr. Sylvanus Ugoh said at the time that the union would resist it “within the ambit of the law” and also warned “intending applicants to steer clear until due process is adhered to.”

Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah has been the vice-chancellor of the school since 01 July 2019. Before then, he was the pioneer VC of Kwara State University for 10 years, from 2009 to 2019.

Ugoh affirmed that only the Governing Council of the school has the right to appoint a substantive vice-chancellor.

He said the advertorial contravened relevant laws and accused the Nigerian government of contributing negatively to the smooth-running of the school and others, through its actions and inactions.



SOURCE
https://naijaphilia.com/blog/2024/05/02/aluta-thingz-university-of-abuja-ASUU-begins-indefinite-strike/