Addressing journalists in Lagos, the Academic Staff Union of Universities LASU Chairman, Dr. Adekunle Idris, said the failure of the university authorities to meet their demands prompted the strike.
He said members of the union took the unanimous decision at their congress in Ojo.
Idris said, "The congress, after exhaustive deliberation, concluded that core issues that are germane to survival of the university and career of our members have been neglected by the authorities."
The union's National Executive Council, he added, authorised the chapter to embark on the strike at a meeting held at the University of Ibadan from May 14 to May 15.
He added, "We declare that as from Tuesday, May 20, we, the academic staff of LASU, are withdrawing our services to embark on a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike.
"It is a sad decision we are compelled to take and have taken it with every sense of responsibility."
He said the three core demands of the union yet to be met by the university authorities include the reversal of the high tuition and the repeal of the `'No Vacancy, No Promotion'' policy in the university. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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APC will surely save Nigeria's education system. e.g LASU ans Fashola; the more you look the less you see.
ReplyDeleteNo promotion ke? That's not fair nah.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened that students in other campuses like Isolo, have not been going to classes before now? There was nothing like strike since the beginning of the year 2014, yet lectures are not forthcoming. What is really happening - LASU?
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