We’re still part of ASUU strike – IMSU lecturers
Lecturers at the Imo State University, Owerri on Tuesday said that they had not pulled out of the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
The chairman of ASUU in IMSU, Odinakachukwu Ejiogu, in a telephone conversation with our correspondent in Owerri, said that they were still part of the ASUU’s nationwide strike.
Ejiogu, who was reacting to the announcement made by the Public Relations Officer of the varsity, Ralph Obinjoku, calling on lecturers and students to resume academic activities immediately, said that IMSU ASUU chapter was only answerable to the national body.
He said that the university’s lecturers would continue to be on strike until the national body of the union said otherwise.
Ejiogu said, “We have not pulled out of the ASUU strike. We are not back to the classroom either. We will continue to be on strike until the national body of ASUU says otherwise. It is not within the capacity of the University Public Relations Officer or the Vice Chancellor to call off the strike.”
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FAQs: We’re Still Part of ASUU Strike – IMSU Lecturers
Why did IMSU lecturers say they were still part of the ASUU strike?
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter at Imo State University (IMSU) clarified that it had not withdrawn from the nationwide ASUU strike. The union stated that only the national leadership of ASUU has the authority to suspend or call off the industrial action.
What prompted the clarification from IMSU lecturers?
The clarification came after reports and directives from the university management urging lecturers and students to resume academic activities. IMSU’s ASUU leadership responded by stating that its members would remain on strike until the national union officially ended the action.
According to the IMSU ASUU leadership, the decision to suspend or end a nationwide ASUU strike rests with the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU. Individual university managements or local officials cannot unilaterally direct ASUU members to return to work during a national strike.
How did the continued strike affect IMSU students?
The continuation of the strike disrupted lectures, examinations, and other academic activities, creating uncertainty for students and delaying the academic calendar until an official resolution was reached between ASUU and the relevant authorities.
Where can students get accurate updates about ASUU strikes?
Students should rely on official announcements from ASUU National, the IMSU ASUU chapter, and the university’s official communication channels for verified information about strike actions, resumption dates, and academic schedules. Avoid depending on unverified social media posts or rumors.
