Strike: Govt Is Insincere, Says ASUU President
President of ASUU, Dr. Nasir Isa Fagge IN the heat of the current strike action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the association has accused the federal government of insincerity at moving the education sector forward. It also blamed the government for speaking from both sides of the mouth. The non-implementation of the 2009 agreement that was reached between the federal government and the union was among the four fundamental issues that forced the university dons to down tools. Also, the issue of university autonomy and academic freedom, coupled with staff welfare and condition of service also formed part of contending areas that triggered the industrial action.