Home ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike, Wants POST-UTME Ban to be Reversed

ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike, Wants POST-UTME Ban to be Reversed

Share
Share

Asuu1

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if FG fails to begin total implementation of the 2009 ASUU-FG agreement, especially the NEEDS assessment agreement.

The body also urged Education Minister, Adamu Adamu, to reverse the ban on Post UTMEs.

“The cancellation of Post-UTME, to us, portends serious danger for the quality of education in this country. The argument of the federal government on the policy is unacceptable and potentially harmful to the future of Nigeria’s education system,” ASUU president, Biodun Ogunyemi said on Monday.

There has been a substantial improvement in the quality of admitted students since Post UTMEs were introduced, he said.

“We call on government to rescind its decision and convene a genuine stakeholders meeting on the issue before making any policy.”

He also urged well-meaning Nigerians to intervene to avert a looming crisis in the university system.

Share
Related News
Timipre Sylva
News

Sylva’s Media Aide: EFCC’s Wanted Declaration Is Coordinated Political Attack

The Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to former Bayelsa State...

Sutura Shagari
News

Hajiya Sutura Shagari, Last Surviving Wife of Former President Shehu Shagari, Dies at 89

The family of Nigeria’s former President Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari has announced...

News

Tinubu Reaffirms Full Commitment to Siemens Power Deal, Says Energy Is Key to Nigeria’s Economic Revival

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s full commitment to the...

Brands

Dangote, thyssenkrupp Uhde Partner to Triple Nigeria’s Urea Fertiliser Output with New $8 Million Ton Expansion

In a major boost for Africa’s fertiliser production capacity, thyssenkrupp Uhde Fertilizer...