The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Benue State University, BSU chapter, has declared an indefinite strike due to the school administration’s failure to adhere to its agreements with teachers.
This was stated in a statement issued on Friday in Makurdi by the union’s Chairperson, Comrade Kwaghfan Tarnongo, and Secretary, Comrade Terrumun Gajir.
The union, on the other hand, exonerated the Benue government of any wrongdoing and praised it for paying the institution on a regular basis.
It stated that the union’s national body had authorised its desire to go on an indefinite strike, which would continue until all demands were satisfied.
The statement said:
“The national body of the Academic Staff Union of Universities has approved the request by the BSU and to resume the strike it suspended on June 26, 2023.
“The permission to proceed on this strike was formally communicated to members of the Branch on Thursday at an emergency congress.”
cc: Daily Post Ng
