Academic Staff Union of Universities, Yobe State University branch, has tasked its members not to succumb to any threat from the state government aimed at causing division and distraction among them.
The charge was contained in a five-point resolution issued following an emergency congress meeting held by the union to review the ongoing strike action and other local issues, including the imposition of a ‘No work-No pay’ strategy by the state government.
Dr. Mohammed Saje Jajere, YSU-ASUU branch chairperson, stated that after extensive deliberation, the congress has unanimously reiterated its position to continue with the national strike, despite the no-work-no-pay strategy without notice.
“As the struggle continues, the congress has commended its members for their commitment and steadfastness in the patriotic struggle for the survival of the university system in the country.
“The congress has called on its members not to succumb to any kind threat so that it will not create division and distraction among members”, he said.
To cushion the hardship of the salary stoppage, the Chairperson said a coping strategy is introduced via ASUU-YSU Multipurpose Cooperative Society, hence urged members to contact the EXCO of the Cooperative for more details on how to access various services.
“A people united can never be defeated”, Dr. Jajere stressed.
The varsity’s administration announced the resumption of academic activities on June 27th, 2022 after the Directorate of Academic Planning of the institution released an adjusted academic calendar for the 2020/2021 academic session and urged students to take note for compliance.
According to reports, some academic staff at the university’s managerial level began lectures on the specified date and have vowed to continue in accordance with the revised calendar.
