The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, of Bauchi State owned Sa’adu Zungur University, SAZU has declared an indefinite strike action.
The indefinite strike followed several warnings on several occasions by the union including a notification of retirement of about 30 PhDs.
ASUU SAZU Chairperson, Auwal Nuhu at a news conference declared the strike shortly after a congress at the Yuli campus of the university, saying some of the union demands include absence of pension and retirement schemes, deplorable working conditions and unpaid earned academic allowances.
“The branch, at its congress meeting held on Friday, the 29 of November 2024 at the presence of the NEC visitation team reviewed the progress on its demonstration before the university
“The congress noted the lack of readiness and commitment of the university administration and the government to attend to its demands
“The congress stressed that it has exhausted all mechanisms, and all attempts to get the authorities to attend to its demands which were fruitless.
“The congress passed a resolution for the branch to embark on comprehensive and indefinite strike action until further notice total,” ASUU SAZU chairperson stated.
Auwal described the situation as “unbearable” and accused the university management and Bauchi State government of failing to address longstanding grievances despite repeated calls for intervention.
“We cannot continue to work under these conditions. Our members are demoralized and left without any form of financial security after decades of service. This strike is a last resort after exhaustive dialogue and appeals,”.
He insisted that the strike will not end until tangible measures are taken to resolve their concerns.
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