The National President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke has stated that the move by the government to register CONUA cannot be a threat the work of ASUU.
Osodeke claimed that it makes no difference because the development cannot threaten his union.
The government recently registered two new trade unions for academic employees within the university system, but the Academic Staff Union of Universities, or ASUU, has responded that this does not constitute a threat to its existence.
“That does not in any way affect us. We are a disciplined and focused union and we know what we are doing and what we are after. Let them register as many unions as they like. The sky is big enough for birds to fly,” Osodeke poured out.
He added that ASUU members are aware of the organization’s goal and mission and denied that any of them are saboteurs or bootlickers.
ASUU has been on strike for 234 days, and according to President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s administration is unable to provide the necessary funding to restore the nation’s educational system.
Buhari added that the recent growth in the number of tertiary schools in Nigeria had increased the rivalry for funding.
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, the president gave a speech at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s 49th convocation event.
He claimed that the global economic crisis, which also had an impact on national revenue, had made matters financially worse.
Earlier: ASUU may cease to exist in Nigerian Universities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may cease to exist in Nigerian Universities owing to a breakaway by a new union.
The Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA), a split off from the Academic Staff Union (ASUU) of Universities, will receive a registration certificate from the federal government soon.
According to reports, the CONUA, which is run by Niyi Sunmonu, a lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has obtained official trade union registration.
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment’s Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations, Oshundun Olajide, released a press release and invitation to reporters on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, informing them of the development.
