CHAIRMAN, Academic Staff Union of Nigeria
Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin chapter,
Professor Wahab Egbewole, has said his members
will not join the ongoing nationwide strike, because
the national headquarters of the union did not
extend the directive to the university.
Nigerian Tribune investigations in the university, on
Wednesday, revealed that academic activities were
on, just as students were seen sitting for their
examinations, while lecturers and other staff went
about their normal activities.
Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, Professor
Egbewole said the congress of the university was
not aversed to a positive working relationship with
the ASUU national headquarters, adding that several
efforts of the chapter towards the development were
rebuffed.
“It’s important to note that before a union will go on
strike, there is the need for consultation. Up till now,
I have not been informed in any way or form of
communication and I sincerely believe that other
universities who are participating in the strike did
not get the directive on the pages of newspapers,”
he said.
The ASUU boss, who said strike was not the solution
to any form of disagreement between unions and
managements, added that “as far as we are
concerned in University of Ilorin, strike is not the
solution to any form of disagreement, and this is not
to say that the Federal Government is not at fault in
the present scenario.
“If the Federal Government voluntarily and willingly
signed an agreement with ASUU in 2004 and up till
about a year ago, the agreement was not
implemented, it’s less than honourable on its part.”
Some students of the institution, who also spoke
with the Nigerian Tribune on conditions of
anonymity, commended their lecturers for not
taking part in the ongoing strike, a development
they claimed had ensured a steady and
uninterrupted academic exercise in the university
for over 10 years.
“It’s obvious through JAMB reports over 10 years
ago that candidates seeking admission to Nigeria
universities prefer University of Ilorin far above other
universities because of the steady academic
exercise and high quality academic standard, as a
result of various awards our students have won in
the year under review,” one of the students said.
www.tribune.com.ng/news2013/en/news/item/15918-why-unilorin-will-not-join-ASUU-strike-chairman.html

cho r ppl still writing examz.My holz began since on d 18th

We're all at home for holiday so this has got to be old