ASUU LASUSTECH CHAPTER CHAMPIONS REVITALISATION OF NIGERIA'S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), LASUSTECH Chapter, held a press conference at the Ikorodu campus of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), reaffirming its resolute commitment to rescuing Nigeria’s public university system from collapse. Led by Comrade Yisa Oluwatoyin Anthonio, the chapter’s chairperson, the union underscored that its struggle transcends salary disputes, focusing instead on securing the future of higher education as a cornerstone of national development. Comrade Anthonio articulated that ASUU’s prolonged battle, spanning over a decade, stems from the Federal Government’s failure to implement the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement. This pivotal accord addresses critical issues, including fair remuneration, adequate funding for research and infrastructure, and the preservation of university autonomy and academic freedom. “Our fight is not merely for personal gain but for the survival of a system that shapes Nigeria’s intellectual a...
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