Breaking: ASUU declares indefinite strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi has declared an indefinite strike, demanding better working conditions from the university administration.

Following an emergency congress held at the Yuli Campus in Bauchi, the SAZU ASUU Chairperson, Comrade Awwal Hussain Nuhu, addressed the press, stating that the union had exhausted all possible avenues of negotiation.

He explained that previous efforts to engage with the authorities had failed, citing a lack of commitment and willingness from both the university administration and the government to resolve their concerns, despite numerous attempts to foster dialogue.

“Therefore, a member of the union moved for a motion for the branch to embark on a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike action which was seconded by another member.

“Consequently, the congress passed a resolution for the branch to embark on comprehensive and indefinite strike action until further notice.

“The strike action has to commence immediately at 12:00pm on Friday the 29th of November 2024. With this, all members of ASUU in SAZU are directed to comply as no academic activity of whatever form or meetings will take place while it lasted.

“Members are directed to embark on a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike action until further notice. This implies that activities such as teaching, marking, meetings, accreditation and any other activities related to academic staff are suspended indefinitely,” the statement reads.