On Thursday, ASUU members at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) branch protested the federal government's inability to meet their long-standing demands.
During the protest, UNAAB-ASUU Chairperson Olugbenga Adeleye advocated for rapid payment of withheld salaries and a renegotiated ASUU/FG agreement.Follow any of our social handles on Facebook, YouTube, Telegram, and Twitter (X) for more educational content, relevant news updates, job updates, and scholarship opportunities updates.
He accused the federal government of repeatedly rejecting their requests and refusing to sign the renegotiated agreements.
The organization stated that despite three rounds of negotiations, the government has yet to fulfill its pledges.
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Professor Bamgbose criticized the forced deduction of the National Housing Fund (NHF) from employees' salary, claiming it has led to poverty for many. He stated that the union's demands went beyond salary difficulties.
The ASUU members advocated for the rapid release of third-party deductions and criticized the unregulated development of universities, which they believe dilutes resources and attention for established institutions.
The speaker criticized the federal government for failing to fulfill its responsibilities in education, citing unpaid academic allowances from the previous year as an example.
Mr Adeleye warned that if the government continues to ignore the union's requests, it may be forced to launch further strike action.
He urged Nigerians to pressure the government to act responsibly and prevent a potential nationwide strike.
Olukayode Bamgbose, a former union member, voiced great displeasure over the government's failure to pay Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) as promised.
He noted that salaries have been unchanged for 15 years, exacerbating the financial condition of university employees.
He noted that salaries have been unchanged for 15 years, exacerbating the financial condition of university employees.
Professor Bamgbose criticized the forced deduction of the National Housing Fund (NHF) from employees' salary, claiming it has led to poverty for many. He stated that the union's demands went beyond salary difficulties.
The ASUU members advocated for the rapid release of third-party deductions and criticized the unregulated development of universities, which they believe dilutes resources and attention for established institutions.
The union emphasized its support for the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) over the government's Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), claiming that UTAS better meets the needs of university administration.
Mr Adeleye emphasized that the demonstration was about financial issues and working for a better university system.
Mr Adeleye emphasized that the demonstration was about financial issues and working for a better university system.
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The speaker criticized the federal government for failing to fulfill its responsibilities in education, citing unpaid academic allowances from the previous year as an example.
Mr Adeleye warned that if the government continues to ignore the union's requests, it may be forced to launch further strike action.
He urged Nigerians to pressure the government to act responsibly and prevent a potential nationwide strike.
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