Alumni Associations of Nigerian Universities express concern over ASUU strike

The Alumni Associations of Nigerian Universities have expressed concern over the continued closure of universities due to unresolved issues between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government

In a joint statement signed by the Committee of Alumni Associations of Federal Universities headed by the President, University of Lagos Alumni Association, John Momoh, they stated that globally, education is government-driven followed by other linked chains like lecturers, parents, students and other stakeholders.

“In this connection, the associations called on the Federal Government to urgently put in place a mechanism to holistically address the concerns and demands of the striking lecturers and other University staff. The associations drew the attention of government to the recurrent crises in the country, especially the spate of terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, money rituals, prostitution, and other social vices, and noted that these are some of the consequences of youths not being critically engaged. A situation where millions of students are locked out of campuses portends a grave danger for the county,” the Associations lamented.

They urged the Nigerian government to speedily resolve contending issues

PRESS STATEMENT BY CONCERNED ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS ON THE LINGERING ASUU STRIKE without border

“On the other hand, the Association is pleading with the leadership of ASUU to sheath its sword and recall its members back to the universities as they have made their point. The opinion of the members of the public generally is in favour of resumption of academic activities in the universities that have been closed for over six months now.”

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