Lecturers at the University of Jos have voted for continuation of the
on-going strike by the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) in the
country.
Chairman of the chapter, Dr. David Jankam who made this known on
Monday while speaking with THE NATION shortly after the congress of the
chapter said members did not see any substance in the dialogue with the
federal government to warrant calling off the strike.
According to Dr Jankam, “We have just rounded off our meeting, as a
matter of fact our members voted overwhelmingly for the continuation of
the state strike.
“I can also confirm to you that five of the eight universities that
made up the Bauchi Zone of ASUU has also voted for continuation of the
strike, and the general saying is that the federal government has not
shown any commitment so far.
“We started the meeting by briefing our members on issues resolved
with the federal government in their last meeting with the president of
ASUU.
“But in responding to the briefing, our members observed that the
main issues that led to the strike were not discussed as part of the
meeting in Aso Rock.
“As such my members said president Jonathan is taking them for a ride
by trying to divert attention from the core subjects of the strike”
According to Dr. Jankam, “I will now convey the resolve of our branch
to our national president in our NEC meeting scheduled for this week.
If the majority of the chapter voted for call off, it will ne called
off, but if majority of chapters voted for continuation, so be it” said
Dr. Jankam.
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