Students of the Nigerian Tertiary Institutions were shocked to the news of an indefinite strike
embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) from the 14th August.
According to reports, the union met on Sunday to decide on the strike.
A memo by ASUU stated that Chairmen of state chapters of the union met in Abuja, with the national leadership where they collated and reviewed the results of the referendum they conducted in their separate chapters.
The memo dated August 12 said the Federal Government has refused to honour its agreement with the union in a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2013.
ASUU listed some of the reasons for the strike as non-payment of salaries, non-payment of earned academic allowances, removal of University staff schools from funding of government among other issues.
The memo stated that the strike began on Sunday, August 13.
Most of these students were struck by the news as they are unsure of when academic activities in their various schools would commence again.
A student at the Lagos State University(LASU), name unpublished, said, “Just when I am still getting over the shock of someone I saw on Friday and was informed of her death this morning, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) decided to embark on indefinite strike. Honestly, Nigeria’s Educational system is a big joke. It’s a bad way to start the week”
Another Christian said, “I reject staying at home in Jesus name. ASUU, please don’t start another one ooo..UNN Biko nu, this one that I’m tired of staying at home’’
A student was however okay with the action.
“Well, it’s to go and find the job. It will help me to gather some money before going back to school.”
A graduate said, “Over 20 years and still counting. ASUU strikes back to back”
“In those years we have had four different government and the same keep happening. Do we have sense like this?”
“Should Education be our problem in this age and time when other countries are sorting environmental and social problems? We are still dealing with education amongst other problems.”
“I think there is something spiritual about Nigeria that keeps us senseless as a government. I really believed in the BUHARI/OSINBAJO administration but it seems to me “We aren’t moving an inch”
“What really is the PROBLEM Please?” He said
We pray it is resolved soon.
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