CONUA asks vice chancellors to reopen universities
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) on Wednesday urged vice-chancellors of public universities to re-open the institutions for academic activities to resume.
CONUA is an unregistered splinter group of the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) not in agreement with the union’s on-going strike which began on February 14.
It says its charge is in consonance with Wednesday’s ruling of the National Industrial Court restraining ASUU from continuing with the strike.
Its National Coordinator, Dr Niyi Sunmonu, told reporters that it was imperative that the vice-chancellors reopened the universities since the court is one of the recognised tools of democratic engagement in Nigeria.
“Since CONUA members have not been on strike, re-opening the universities will make it possible to duly continue to work and stem restiveness among students.
“Re-opening the universities will also facilitate the restoration of peace to the nation,” Mr Sunmonu said.
Delivering the judgment, Justice Polycarp Hamman, held that the court determined the federal government’s application in restraining ASUU from continuing with the strike.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Tinubu inherited bad roads, tackling infrastructure deficit headlong, says senatorÂ
The senator said that the administration had been reconstructing existing roads.
States
Police nab eight Gombe suspects over alleged robbery, internet fraud
Mr Abdullahi urged them to report suspicious activities to the security agencies.
NationWide
Non-implementation of master plan responsible for Coastal road flooding: Umahi
Mr Umahi thanked the contractor handling the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Hitech Construction Company Ltd. for efficiency.
NationWide
D’Tigers beat Rwanda 106-62 in World Cup Qualifier
Mr Okoye said, “Going home 3-0 feels amazing, but the job is not done. Representing Nigeria means the world to me, and every opportunity to wear this jersey is a blessing.”
NationWide
Lagos deputy governor, APC state chairmen hail Tinubu’s visionary leadership
Mr Hamzat described Mr Tinubu as an inclusive leader who encouraged innovation and welcomed superior ideas irrespective of their source.
NationWide
2027: Pray for Nigeria, vote credible leaders, ex-Niger CAN chairman urges votersÂ
Mr Echioda urged eligible Nigerians to participate actively by voting for competent, God-fearing, and credible candidates with proven records of service.
