Varsity students in
the country have condemned the Academic Staff Union of Universities for
embarking on a needless strike.
The leadership of the National Association of Nigeria
Students (NANS) has accused striking university teachers of not reaching out to
other stakeholders before embarking on their current industrial action. University
lecturers began a nationwide industrial action on July 1.
NANS President, Peter Asuquo, criticized the striking
lecturers during his address to members of the Senate Committee on Education in
Abuja.
He argued that the lecturers failed to consult with students
before embarking on the strike.
He said, “We are sad that ASUU has unilaterally decided to
embark on yet another needless strike to drive home a point against the Federal
Government. Our grievance is anchored on the fact that the ongoing ASUU strike
has exerted an even greater negative toll on the students more than any other
stakeholder in the impasse. It is our belief that other amicable avenues could
be adopted other than a strike to resolve the ASUU/FG standoff. It is therefore
our demand that the strike be called off forthwith.”
Chairman of the committee, Senator Uche Chukwumerije called
for a quick resolution of the dispute between ASUU and the Federal Government. He also frowned on incessant strikes in the
country.
Will u blame d lecturers, they are paid either they re on strike or not... Bunch of self serving hypocrites
ReplyDelete@Mr anonymous, the govt is at fault not d lecturers. The govt enter d agreement and dey must obey it.
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