ASUU: Knocks trail FG’s Varsities Resumption Order
The Federal Government’s order for vice-chancellors to reopen schools and allow students to resume lectures has evoked knocks from netizens.
The FG, through the National Universities Commission, ordered the resumption of lecturesamid the seven-month ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
However, the order has caused outrage among tweeps, who faulted FG’s directive and decried the ongoing clash between the union and the Muhammadu Buhari-led regime.
A tweep, @kingsleyiosagi1, said, “It’s so unfortunate. In 2014, the same Buhari was against Goodluck Jonathan that Asuu strike has taken too long. Now it’s his turn. No wonder they think there is a political party using ASUU because they know what they used ASUU to achieve in the past government.”
Another tweep, @sagecares, wrote, “FG is weak to meet demands but has the strength to (give) order.”
Other Twitter users decried the non-payment of lecturers’ salaries during the strike and expressed sadness about the strike’s effect on students.
@KOsaigbevo said, “Imagine a lecturer with unpaid salaries for months setting and marking exam questions. Mentally, are they ready to lecture? Plus, you can only force a horse to the river, you can’t force it to drink.
“It’s so sad to see innocent students caught up in a fight they know nothing about.”
In support, @ogundeleIsrae10 added, “Ordering them to resume without meeting their demands or paying their backlog salaries is as good as them not resuming. You cannot force them to lecture on an empty stomach.”
Hailing the union’s struggles, @ernesticano11 tweeted, “It is only those with the same bad minds as FG that will support them in this their nonsense order. Why haven’t we heard that presidents, governors, senators, honourables, ministers and soldiers are being owed? ASUU should never back out of this journey. They must stand and fight FG.”
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ASUU: Knocks Trail FG’s Varsities Resumption Order: FAQs
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has criticized the Federal Government’s directive concerning the resumption of universities, with the union expressing concerns over unresolved issues affecting the university system. The development has generated reactions from stakeholders, students, and education advocates who are calling for a lasting solution to recurring disputes in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.
Why is ASUU criticizing the Federal Government’s university resumption order?
ASUU is criticizing the resumption directive because the union believes that reopening universities without addressing outstanding issues may not provide a lasting solution to the challenges facing the education sector. The union has consistently called for proper dialogue and implementation of agreements reached with the government.
What issues is ASUU demanding the Federal Government address?
ASUU has raised concerns about issues such as university funding, lecturers’ welfare, salaries and allowances, working conditions, infrastructure, and the implementation of previous agreements between the union and the Federal Government.
The Federal Government, through relevant education authorities, can issue directives and policies affecting public universities. However, universities and academic unions often emphasize the importance of consultation and adherence to agreements when implementing major decisions affecting academic activities.
How does the disagreement affect students?
Disagreements between ASUU and the Federal Government can create uncertainty for students, especially regarding lectures, examinations, academic calendars, and graduation timelines. Students are advised to follow official updates from their institutions.
What can be done to prevent future university disruptions?
Stakeholders believe that continuous dialogue, timely implementation of agreements, improved funding for universities, and stronger collaboration between government and academic unions are necessary to prevent repeated disruptions in Nigeria’s higher education system.
