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Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by luvola(m): 9:28pm On Aug 06, 2014 |
***** Governor fashola to commission project tomorrow ***** 12 bagged first class out of 11,000 graduating students. ***** SSANU workers protest over outstanding salary Confusion in LASU as workers disrupt convocation AUGUST 6, 2014 BY CHARLES ABAH Leave a Comment There was confusion again at the Lagos State University, Ojo on Wednesday as workers disrupted the proceedings of the institution’s 19 convocation. The workers, comprising mainly members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, chanted solidarity songs as they protested against what they called the “authorities’ insensitivity to their plight.” The SSANU members, who defiled the heavy security presence on campus, held the university management team to ransom moments after they marched out of the convocation arena. They carried placards with inscriptions, such as “No more maladministration in LASU;” “Pay us our June and July salaries;” “Obafunwa is killing LASU” and “Our salary is our right.” Though their action was peaceful, security operatives discreetly whisked away the Vice- Chancellor of the university, Prof. John Obafunwa, from the convocation arena. On finding that the VC had left the venue, the protesting workers marched to the major road on campus and blocked it with their Toyota bus, an action that caused heavy traffic in the institution for more than three hours. It took the intervention of the institution’s Registrar, Oladapo Lewis, who addressed some of the SSANU members led by their Chairman, Mr. Saheed Oseni, at the Administrative Block of the university, to agree to end the agitation on Wednesday. They, however, vowed to continue the protest on Thursday. The second leg of the convocation holds on Thursday and the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola is to inaugurate some projects on campus. Oseni, while responding to the Registrar’s call for peace, declared that the authorities would face “a more embarrassing situation” on Thursday should they fail to address their grievances. He said, “Thursday will be worse than this should the university council and the state government fail to pay our June and July salaries. The protest is going to be massive. The action of today is just a tip of the iceberg. “We are requesting the unconditional release of salaries. It is not right for the authorities to hold this kind of ceremony where workers are hungry. Even if they deploy one million policemen on campus tomorrow, they cannot stop us if they fail to pay our salaries.” Earlier, during the brief convocation ceremonies, which lasted less than an hour, Obafunwa urged the graduating students to continue to excel in their chosen fields. No fewer than 9,169 graduands passed out from the university with 12 of them obtaining First Class. http://www.punchng.com/news/confusion-in-lasu-as-workers-disrupt-convocation/ 2 Likes |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by luvola(m): 12:59am On Aug 07, 2014 |
smh for this union. 1 Like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by alaladakosta(f): 5:30am On Aug 07, 2014 |
When them settle we no go hear nothing. |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Swot26(m): 5:30am On Aug 07, 2014 |
I yansh ma room....there wahalas |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Roland17(m): 5:34am On Aug 07, 2014 |
An occasion meant to celebrate the achievement(s) of students who have excelled academically and those who despite challenges remained focused enough to graduate has suddenly been politized for selfish reasons, is it not enough that students are made to suffer longer stays in tertiary institutions in Nigeria? when the opportunity to finally convocate avails itself they are also denied? Even after paying ridiculous fees? It's very saddening because the bulk of lecturers/ professors and academic administrators we have today are not passionate teachers or professional either, they most likely picked up these positions to satisfy physical and financial responsibilities which of course is not bad but when passion is missing, you churn out graduates the society can't absorb long term.. Big congrats to everyone graduating, especially the 12 students graduating with first class honors, may your hard work and perseverance be rewarded justly... 12 Likes |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by dammyjay93(m): 5:34am On Aug 07, 2014 |
I go find time comment, sleep still dey sweet me |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by LMAyedun(m): 5:35am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Drama in e'ry sector. |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Nobody: 5:35am On Aug 07, 2014 |
The elephant in the room.....governments at both state and Federal cannot adequately fund universities any longer. We are reaping the benefits of the failure of the 2009 agreement. No one wants to tell the truth that in order to balance the books....fees may go up. Oh well..... 1 Like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Nobody: 5:39am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Roland17: An occasion meant to celebrate the achievement(s) of students who have excelled academically and those who despite challenges remained focused enough to graduate has suddenly been politized for selfish reasons, is it not enough that students are made to suffer longer stays in tertiary institutions? when the opportunity to finally convocate avails itself they are also denied? Even after paying ridiculous fees? You are very right...on point. But the main reason why we cannot turn out good graduates (I am not a university staff BTW) is FUNDING. And thanks to the reduction in the N3trillion promised universities in 2009 to N1 trillion in 2013 (N3 trillion was never paid)...we are going to have more problems with funding. Minister Shekarau better find ways to get 30% of the budget for education somehow....somehow. 1 Like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by osisu(m): 5:39am On Aug 07, 2014 |
I sit down dey watch, make I see how Thursday go b like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by badesco(m): 5:40am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Eko oni baje oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by born2boink(m): 5:41am On Aug 07, 2014 |
If not Ebola, no drama yet. Make Ebola land, the entire school go dissapear and even building go waka commot for that area... 2 Likes |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by alaladakosta(f): 5:45am On Aug 07, 2014 |
[quote author=born2fuck]If not Ebola, no drama yet. Make Ebola land, the entire school go dissapear and even building go waka commot for that area... Now u joking with what's giving people sleepless nights, but remember 5 Likes
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Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by disloman(m): 6:00am On Aug 07, 2014 |
The salary is their right truly.Pay them. 4 Likes |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Nobody: 6:10am On Aug 07, 2014 |
What are the university authorities using the high student fees for? 1 Like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Gidihub: 6:10am On Aug 07, 2014 |
ok 1 Like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Afrocatalyst: 6:11am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Congrats to the 12 first class graduating students. E no easy. btw, their protest is right. There was a clear agreement bt now govt is backing out. That's uncivilised if you ask me. 3 Likes |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Firstbeauty1(f): 6:16am On Aug 07, 2014 |
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Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by freshness2020: 6:18am On Aug 07, 2014 |
After the exorbitant fees they collect, Dem still no wan pay their lecturers! Btw Congrats to the first class students 1 Like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Omexonomy: 6:22am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Roland17: An occasion meant to celebrate the achievement(s) of students who have excelled academically and those who despite challenges remained focused enough to graduate has suddenly been politized for selfish reasons, is it not enough that students are made to suffer longer stays in tertiary institutions in Nigeria? when the opportunity to finally convocate avails itself they are also denied? Even after paying ridiculous fees?please tell LASU to realese the over fifteen thousand part time result from 2001 to 20012. |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Odunharry(m): 6:22am On Aug 07, 2014 |
congratulobia |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Nobody: 6:26am On Aug 07, 2014 |
careytommy: What are the university authorities using the high student fees for? Most likely rebuilding the university....something which needs far more money that even the high fees can pay for. After all....it costs N2million per annum to graduate a student (FG says N3.5million per student per annum).....and LASU fees, even with the new increase don't cover up that. Still....SSANU deserves their pay. 1 Like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by emmyw(m): 6:26am On Aug 07, 2014 |
Omexonomy: please tell LASU to realese the over fifteen thousand part time result from 2001 to 20012.is this 2012 for real or 20012? 1 Like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Nobody: 6:30am On Aug 07, 2014 |
freshness2020: After the exorbitant fees they collect, Dem still no wan pay their lecturers! What do you people expect? ASUU went on strike last year to get MORE money for universities...but you Nigerians called them heartless...and thus they accepted far less cash than they asked for....and now our universities have limited funds...and an increasing number of students....which need an increasing number of facilities. (Yes ,I hear that Unis should provide improved facilities for the students before increasing fees. Well.....where do you expect the universities to get the money for the improved facilities then?) |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by 9jahubcom(m): 6:43am On Aug 07, 2014 |
hahaha |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by englishmart(m): 6:46am On Aug 07, 2014 |
11,000 graduating student from just 1 school. Chai! I think the government is trying But only 12 first class graduates.? Chai I think the students are indolent Finally, ssunu protesting June-July salaries? Now this is not good. Pay us our money! 2 Likes |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by lawrenceunaa: 6:46am On Aug 07, 2014 |
pay them and have peace of mind |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by Nobody: 6:50am On Aug 07, 2014 |
englishmart: 11,000 graduating student from just 1 school. No they are not. That's the return you get from poor funding for universities over the years....ESPECIALLY for facilities....overcrowded class rooms, poor labs,poor libraries, and over-stretched lecturers. That someone can get a first class in spite of the mess is miraculous. And the painful thing is that the universities may be forced to increase fees because the N3trillion promised in 2009 is now 1trillion over 5 years. 1 Like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by donny223: 6:50am On Aug 07, 2014 |
This is bad, I wonder they feel good disgracing the graduating students. |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by englishmart(m): 6:53am On Aug 07, 2014 |
bushdoc9919:you didn't even let me land. 1 Like |
Re: Lasu Turns Out 12 First Class As Workers Disrupt Convocation amid tigh security by oyatmicah(m): 6:57am On Aug 07, 2014 |
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