Imo Varsity Pulls Out of ASUU Strike
Imo State University, Owerri, on Monday, announced that it had pulled out of the seven-month-old strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
The university asked its students and staff members to resume school on Tuesday, September 20.
The Public Relations Officer of the varsity, Ralph Njoku, told our correspondent that the university decided to pull out of the lingering strike in the interest of the students and staff of the institution.
He said that a statement announcing the development had been sent to radio houses and would be aired repeatedly from Monday afternoon.
The varsity spokesperson added, “Yes. It is true. We have asked students to resume immediately. Lectures start on Tuesday. We are doing this in the best interest of our students and staff. We are not only pulling out of the ASUU strike but also asking everyone to return to school.”
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FAQs: Imo Varsity Pulls Out of ASUU Strike
Did Imo State University (IMSU) officially pull out of the ASUU strike?
Yes. Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, announced that it had pulled out of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike and directed staff and students to resume academic activities. The university stated that the decision was made in the interest of students and staff.
When were IMSU students asked to resume lectures?
IMSU management directed students and staff members to return to campus on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, with lectures expected to commence immediately after resumption.
Did IMSU lecturers agree with the decision to end the strike?
No. The IMSU chapter of ASUU stated that its lecturers were still part of the nationwide strike and had not officially withdrawn. The union explained that only the national leadership of ASUU had the authority to suspend or end the industrial action.
Why did IMSU management decide to resume academic activities?
According to the university management, the decision was taken to protect the interests of students and staff and to prevent further disruption to the academic calendar after months of strike-related delays.
What should IMSU students do after the conflicting announcements?
Students were advised to follow verified updates from the university management, the IMSU ASUU chapter, and official communication channels. The disagreement between the university management and the lecturers meant students needed to confirm the actual status of lectures and academic activities before making decisions.
