ASUU embarks on indefinite strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), following a
three- day extensive deliberation, has resolved to embark on an indefinite
strike action.

The meeting, which was held at the
University of Abuja, began last Friday, ordered members to steer clear of
academic activities until further notice.

A statement signed by ASUU President, Biodun Ogunyemi, said all
means of negotiation had

Although the statement is expected
to be made public at a press conference in Abuja on Monday morning, a top
member of the union disclosed the resolution of the meeting and content of the
statement to Premium Times.

ASUU had earlier asked its
branches to conduct referendum among members on whether or not an indefinite
strike should be called.

The Abuja meeting which ended in
the early hours of Monday reviewed the overwhelming position of the branches to
proceed on the strike and adopted it.

The lecturers have complained of
poor funding of universities, part-payment of salaries of lecturers and the
kidnap of two lecturers of the University of Maiduguri by the Boko Haram.