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Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by kahal29: 4:20pm On Jun 29, 2017
Based on the information gathered by Abia Facts Newspaper, we learnt that Prof. Francis Ogbonnaya Otunta the Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike has concluded plans to sack no fewer than 400 University staff. Fear and apprehension has taken over the University of Agriculture as indications emerged that a large number of Staff whose appointments ought to be regularized will be shown the way out.

Our sources in the university who pleaded anonymity disclosed that the governing council of the university rising from their meeting agreed to sack the staff all of whom were employed by the former VC Prof Hilary Edeoga.

According to the source, most of the staff affected attended the regularisation interview conducted in 2016 by the former VC but did not collect their letters of regularization before the VC pulled out of the office.

However, the source added that immediately the new VC assumed office, he declared the regularisation interview inconclusive and mandated all affected staff to reapply stating why their appointments should be renewed.

“We all reapplied though we were apprehensive that the new VC wanted to sack most of us and replace us with his kinsmen and friends, like he did when he was rector in Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Afikpo, Ebonyi State.


We were not surprised when news broke out that the governing council decided to sack all of us. We have been complaining about it right from the start when he declared the transparent and fair regularisation interview inconclusive.


Some of us were offered temporary appointments while others were head hunted to join the university from other universities. Majority of us were interviewed after sometime which is a standard civil service rule in a bid to regularise our appointments.

However, the former VC did not have time to sign the letters of regularisation or authorise the registrar to do same before activities marking his pulling out kick started.

Some weeks ago he set up a committee to look at the credentials of all staff involved with a view to sacking those whose certificates were questionable or those occupying positions they were not qualified to occupy.

The committee had neither concluded their work nor submitted their report before the VC presented the issue to Council that were just inaugurated and had their first meeting.

On many occasions while addressing staff, he told us that he does not want anybody to lose his/her job.

Imagine our shock that after the governing council meeting, information we got indicate that all of us will be sacked. In fact the decision was that all our arrears should be paid while our june salary will also be paid. The letters of termination will take effect from July 1.

The registrar has been mandated to sign the letters, though unverified sources say the registrar is unwilling to sign the letters”, our said said.


http://www.abiafactsnews.com/tension-mouau-prof-otunta-set-sack-400-staff/

Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Kenzico(m): 4:27pm On Jun 29, 2017
the name OtuNta is really funny
my igbo folks will understand

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by jay2pee(m): 4:30pm On Jun 29, 2017
OK ooo
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by kahal29: 4:37pm On Jun 29, 2017
Kenzico:
the name OtuNta is really funny

my igbo folks will understand

Mmmmmh
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by odiks: 4:44pm On Jun 29, 2017
Biafra Vc wanting to sack Biafran workers all in Biafran land. O di egwu

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by kahal29: 4:53pm On Jun 29, 2017
odiks:
Biafra Vc wanting to sack Biafran workers all in Biafran land. O di egwu

O di egwu Indeed

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by ScotsReferendum: 4:56pm On Jun 29, 2017
odiks:
Biafra Vc wanting to sack Biafran workers all in Biafran land. O di egwu

Afonjas and their hilarious talk

How is this related to Biafra

Has he even accepted he is a Biafran and have the staff accepted they are Biafrans.

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by IJOBA2: 4:57pm On Jun 29, 2017
PROF OTUNTA grin
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Arian11(m): 7:25am On Jun 30, 2017
everybody is sacking everybody , MTN cannot sponsor anymore....which way forward.

im still looking for that fool that said that even if buhari presents nepa bill he would vote for him ...where is he....where is he undecided undecided

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by free2ryhme: 7:25am On Jun 30, 2017
Make e kukuma sack the university abi na wetin sef



Make we hear word jor
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by free2ryhme: 7:26am On Jun 30, 2017
Him wey wan sack no go dey there forever
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by liftedhigh: 7:26am On Jun 30, 2017
Oops
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by niyifour(m): 7:27am On Jun 30, 2017
What?

Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by samtee37(m): 7:28am On Jun 30, 2017
Bb
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Raymondreigns(m): 7:28am On Jun 30, 2017
issorite!!...ma Waka pass cos I nr get family member dere

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Nobody: 7:29am On Jun 30, 2017
This one I'm seeing OTUNTA in bold upandan....Can someone PLS tell us what OTUNTA mean?

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by McGg: 7:29am On Jun 30, 2017
pro with OTUNTA
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Neduzze5(m): 7:30am On Jun 30, 2017
This is what change of power causes.... Just like when Buhari came into Power.

When the former VC of the school, Prof Edeoga was leaving, he had a candidate in mind to replace him and most of the staff in the school where his cronies.

However, Otunta played the kind of politics he played and grabbed the position.

Now he plans to payback those that didn't support his election and loyalists of the former V.C by sacking them.

Maybe he wants to bring his village people to come and run the school.

Thank God say man no be God sha!!

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by uscofield: 7:30am On Jun 30, 2017
400 staff, wow... how many staff are in the university?

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by femo122: 7:31am On Jun 30, 2017
cry minister of employment over to you?
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Nobody: 7:33am On Jun 30, 2017
odiks:
Biafra Vc wanting to sack Biafran workers all in Biafran land. O di egwu

It just goes further to tell you that Biafra is a scam, last Wednesday, at Oil Mill Market a group of boys stormed my vehicle demanding that I give them money for Biafra cause, I asked them is this what Biafra is all about?

is this what your Director asked you do ? I was fortunate my doors were locked, only God knows what would have happened if they gained access to my vehicle.

If they cant take care of their own people what about others from outside?

Food for thought.

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Anikulhapo(m): 7:35am On Jun 30, 2017
I don't really understand how some people derive joy in making others sad
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by optimismlaz(m): 7:35am On Jun 30, 2017
Please ooooo, no sack
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Philipschasis(m): 7:37am On Jun 30, 2017
Prof Otunta. Swag Mathematics Prof. Wayback in Uniben we notice him from afar with his choice of luxury cars.

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Achillesdam500(m): 7:37am On Jun 30, 2017
Make sense grin grin
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by joiful(f): 7:38am On Jun 30, 2017
grin This VC's name is suspicious.
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by MicroSweet(m): 7:42am On Jun 30, 2017
W
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Kakamorufu(m): 7:49am On Jun 30, 2017
the one Hillary edeoga do never reach Abi. I just pray my people there won't be affected.

e gbawa keh
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by plainmirror(m): 7:51am On Jun 30, 2017
That is politics for you; it happens everywhere.

The unfortunate parties should put themselves together and move on.

Better days ahead.

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Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Hychineson(m): 7:53am On Jun 30, 2017
Kenzico:
the name OtuNta is really funny

my igbo folks will understand
SMALL V
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by robotix: 8:01am On Jun 30, 2017
Neduzze5:
This is what change of power causes.... Just like when Buhari came into Power.

When the former VC of the school, Prof Edeoga was leaving, he had a candidate in mind to replace him and most of the staff in the school where his cronies.

However, Otunta played the kind of politics he played and grabbed the position.

Now he plans to payback those that didn't support his election and loyalists of the former V.C by sacking them.

Maybe he wants to bring his village people to come and run the school.

Thank God say man no be God sha!!

Most Nigerians are vindictive. Why sack just because they didn't support him?
Re: Tension In Michael Okpara Varsity As Prof Otunta Set To Sack More Than 400 Staff by Dylantonics(m): 8:08am On Jun 30, 2017
From a reliable source I understand the former VC recruited the affected staff. They were said to be placed on a temporary appointment then. Apparently by implication on the expiry of the terms of engagement the university management under a new leadership had taken a decision to let the staff go.

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