As the various university chapters of the Academic Staff Union of
Universities meet this week to deliberate on the 5 month old strike,
UNIJOS chapter has decided that they want the strike to continue.
Speaking to journalists, Dr. David Jankam said the chapter did not
see any substance in the negotiations the leadership of the Union had
with President Jonathan.
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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