Last Updated on July 6, 2024 by Timileyin Awogbade
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.
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He accused the federal government of repeatedly rejecting their requests and refusing to sign the renegotiated agreements.
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.
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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