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BREAKING: Finally, ASUU Declares Nationwide Strike, Blames FG | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Feb 14, 2022

BREAKING: Finally, ASUU Declares Nationwide Strike, Blames FG | READ DETAILS
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has finally declared a nationwide warning strike action which is expected to last for one month.

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Recall that the Academic Union has held series of meetings and mobilization ahead of the strike owing to unpaid salary arrears, revitalization funds, etc.

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Announcing the decision to embark on a warning strike in a press conference on Monday, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU president, said the strike will commence from Monday, February 14, 2022.

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"NEC resolved to embark on the four-week roll-over total and comprehensive strike as the government has failed to implement the Memorandum of Action it signed with the ASUU in December 2020.

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"We invite all lovers of education to join our struggle for a greater Nigeria. Nigerian politicians keep proliferating educational institutions without prioritizing education.

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"ASUU will not relent in its historic responsibility of advocating for an improved university system.

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"This is because it holds the key to our collective prosperity and better future for our children and our children's children; so, let us work together to fix itÔÇØ Osodeke said.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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