UNIJOS ASUU Supports Strike, Says Lecturers Will Return to Classrooms if Directed by National Body

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), UNIJOS chapter according to it’s chairman Dr. David Jangdm would only go back to classrooms only if directed by the national body.

Jangdam reiterated that the decision of the national body was final and binding on all local chapters.

A visit to both the temporary and permanent sites of the university in Jos reports that they were deserted. The only visible presence was those of security personnel at the various entry and exit points.

Jangdam also rejected suggestions that the lecturers had not been fair to university education in the country.

He however said that the union on Monday met with the institutions Student Union Government (SUG), at their instance to explain its position on the continued strike.

The SUG President, Mr Ajik Magaji told said he would not comment on the outcome of the meeting for now.

He described the strike by ASUU as a huge threat to national security while blaming the Federal Government for reneging on agreements.


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