The Management of the University of Abuja, UniAbuja, has said that academic and administrative activities on campus will continue regardless of the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, had announced this during a meeting with Provost, Deans, Directors and Heads of Academic departments.
The announcement had also been contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, on Friday, May 3 in Abuja.
In the statement, the Vice Chancellor described the strike as divisive and unnecessary, and promised that the school management would never allow the university to be crippled in such manner again.
He also dismissed all the purported allegations of the union which they claimed informed its announcement of indefinite strike.
What They’re Saying:
The Vice Chancellor of UniAbuja was quoted to have said:
“As far as the management of the university is concerned, this institution is not on strike.
“Some people said they have declared a strike but all of us with the [school]management have decided that our normal activities in the university must go on.
“Our exam is going on, senate meetings will continue, everything we do as a university will continue, our calendar will not be disrupted any longer by the grace of God.
“It is wrong to cripple the university over issues that are merely sentimental and some of which we have dialogued over and resolved, we are prepared not to allow this disruption again,” he said.
Why It Matters
The Vice Chancellor in the ongoing strike issue is very significant because it serves as an exemplary behaviour of leadership and commitment to a university’s mission and values should look like.
Additionally, the school’s decision to continue academic and administrative activities despite the ASUU strike means that the management is committed to the students’ education and welfare.
Bottom Line
Despite the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has shown that it is committed to ensuring the continuity of academic and administrative activities on campus. The Vice Chancellor’s stance against the strike action also shows the university’s dedication to upholding academic excellence, maintaining stability, and prioritizing the welfare of students and staff members.
