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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the Federal Government’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ directive, insisting that the union will not be intimidated by threats.

ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, stated this on Monday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s current affairs programme ‘Politics Today.’

He said the union remained united and would not succumb to what he described as the government’s attempt to divide the academic community.

“We don’t respond to threats, and nobody can threaten us,” Piwuna said.

Piwuna maintained that all academic bodies, such as the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) and the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA), were standing together in support of the strike action.

“He is threatening us, writing to NAMDA and CONUA, telling them they can get their salaries. He wants to divide us, but we are united in this matter.


“CONUA is with us, NAMDA is with us, SSANU is with us, NASU is with us. The polytechnics and colleges of education are also with us,” he said.

The ASUU President advised the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, to focus on resolving the ongoing dispute instead of issuing threats.

“He has got something coming. He had better sit down and solve this problem or he will fail in trying to divide us,” Piwuna added.

Piwuna also hinted that the union remained open to dialogue and was ready to engage with the Federal Government.

“Today, I received a call from the Minister of State for Labour. She said she has been directed to intervene and get this matter resolved. ASUU is willing. We are ready and available to discuss this matter once and for all,” the ASUU president added.

Brendaniel:
So this is how the south west and core Islamic north destroyed Nigeria for tribal and religious supremacy, everything they demonized Jonathan for they have done worse using Buhari and Tinubu...

Smartwave:
Almost intelligent comment

AntiChristian:
FG should not pay them!

ASUU own too much!

Na only Una all the time?

AntiChristian:
FG should not pay them!

ASUU own too much!

Na only Una all the time?

Houseontherock1:
You have spoken out of ignorance...try and read about ASUU's struggle then come back here to talk

AntiChristian:
FG should not pay them!

ASUU own too much!

Na only Una all the time?

Chucks13:
It's fine stay at home and hunger will reset your brains I believe you have saved enough cash and food to sustain you? If yes, then go on strike. Tinubu has no child still going to uni in Nigeria, Shetima has no child still going to uni in Nigeria, obi and atiku that are pushing you has none of their children going to uni in Nigeria its you and your children who wil suffers terribly so go ahead.

When you people dared Buhari he ignored you all for 2 good years and refused to pay you all, who was at lost? It was you all and not Buhari because Buhari no send anybody.

badoh:
The Tertiary educational system has not witnessed disruption for the last 2 years since Tinubu came on board however you can imagine how some unfortunate ones are celebrating and urging ASUU to not back down because they just want the govt to fail and fall by all means. ASUU problem never started with Tinubu and all the past presidents before Tinubu had failed in their capacity as president to resolve this. Why was this issue not resolved during Jonathan's 6years in power? You won't see them blame Jonathan but their hatred is directed at Tinubu. Sebi they also have their children in public universities in Nigeria, when their children sit at home for a longer time, dem go know Whatsapp. President Tinubu should as a matter of fact see what can be done to resolve this lingering issue with ASUU so that the prayers of those children of hate who wants his government to fall will not come to pass.

Chucks13:
It's fine stay at home and hunger will reset your brains I believe you have saved enough cash and food to sustain you? If yes, then go on strike. Tinubu has no child still going to uni in Nigeria, Shetima has no child still going to uni in Nigeria, obi and atiku that are pushing you has none of their children going to uni in Nigeria its you and your children who wil suffers terribly so go ahead.

When you people dared Buhari he ignored you all for 2 good years and refused to pay you all, who was at lost? It was you all and not Buhari because Buhari no send anybody.