578-day strikes: Angry lecturers dumping varsities, ASUU complains
‘’Those that are left are on the verge of leaving. No government in the history of Nigeria has been so insensitive, brash and disrespectful of the best brains in the country. This is unfortunate and a shame,’’ the don lamented.
He stated, "I am aware that some of our coworkers have departed. Some of them might say they want to spend the holidays with their family, but we know they will not return."
“I can confirm to you that most people leaving often take permission that they want to go for holidays. However, they’ll not return. It’s not official because some of them go under the guise that they are coming back.”
Two OOU lecturers
Joel Okewale, the chairman of ASUU at OOU, confirmed that two faculty members had resigned from the college.
“I know about two or three of our colleagues that have relocated from my own end here; I don’t know of any other person.
“I also know of one who is having a little challenge in giving due notice in his resignation, but I don’t know the update. We are having a congress tomorrow (today), if there are other people, I will have an idea.”
I am aware of two or three coworkers who have relocated from my end to this end, but I am unaware of anyone else.
I also know of a person who is having a bit of difficulty giving proper notice of his resignation, although I am unaware of the latest development. We are holding a congress tomorrow (today), and if there are other participants, I will have a suggestion.
Other university-based unions, including SSANU, the Non-Academic Staff Union, and the National Association of Academic Technologists, challenged ASUU's decision to take 75% of the funds and leave them with 25%.
The national president of ASUU, Osodeke, responded to the news by stating, "We don't care who they pay it to. We have more important topics to discuss. We have moved beyond that; they should do whatever they like. We are on strike and gaining ground. Our concerns are not with any union; our issues and negotiations are with the government. Our Environmental Impact Assessment is calculated, and we do not negotiate with others."
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