The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday (5th Dec) said it would not call off its current strike until the Federal Government implements an agreement it reached with the union in 2009.
The National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU met in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital last weekend where the decision to go on strike was taken.
Dr. Abu Malam, the North Central Coordinator of ASUU, who supervises seven universities told Daily Trust in a phone interview yesterday that the union was tired of promises and would only resume work if government implements all components of the agreement.
Malam added that most of the union leaders left Port Harcourt on Sunday and were able to call their respective branch meetings to ensure the enforcement of the strike.
“The strike was declared nationally by 12 midnight of yesterday (Sunday). Some of the state chairmen had to travel from Port Harcourt yesterday all the way to their respective places. Some certainly would arrive today and when they arrive, they would then call for their congresses to enforce or implement NEC decision in their branches.
“Some have started already today; some held their congresses today and almost all will hold their congresses tomorrow.”
When asked if government had contacted the union to settle the matter, he said only the implementation of the agreement would stop the strike action.
This is day three (Wednesday) and nothing positive is seen, we still hope for a positive result because most students are tired of staying at home.
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