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The Students’ Union President of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Comrade Salami Akeem, has appealed to the Ondo State Government to intervene in the ongoing strike by the university’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
The strike, which has lasted several weeks, was declared by ASUU-AAUA over issues bordering on unpaid salaries, allowances, and other welfare-related matters. The industrial action has disrupted academic activities and raised concerns about a possible extension of the institution’s academic calendar.
In a statement made available to the press, Comrade Akeem emphasized that the university, being state-owned, requires greater attention and support from government. He noted that prolonged neglect of the lecturers’ demands could have wider implications for the institution and its students.
“The welfare of our lecturers is a cornerstone for quality education and academic excellence in our institution,” the statement read in part. “We appeal to the state government to give prompt attention to their demands in order to safeguard the academic future of thousands of AAUA students.”
The Union President reaffirmed the solidarity of the student body with the lecturers, while also urging both parties to work towards a swift resolution.
The Ondo State Government has yet to issue an official response to the appeal as negotiations with the striking lecturers continue.
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