The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has opted to suspend its intended industrial action in Akwa Ibom State, following interventions made by Governor Umo Eno to address the union’s concerns.
In a statement issued by Ekerete Udoh, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Umo Eno, on Wednesday, the decision to halt the strike was made after a meeting between the governor and a cross-section of labor leaders from Akwa Ibom State University at the Government House, Uyo.
Governor Eno committed to resolving various issues, encompassing the payment of the 13th-month salary bonus, a three-month palliative, and the construction of essential roads within the university’s main campus at Ikot Akpaden.
Underlining the university’s significance as a source of pride for the state, Governor Eno encouraged the university’s management to utilize internally generated revenue efficiently. He also assured a consistent monthly subvention from the government.
ASUU leaders, led by Comrade (Elder) Sunny James, the Chairperson of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, and Dr. Inyang Udosen, the Chairperson of ASUU AKSU chapter, commended the governor for his “labor-friendly” approach. They expressed gratitude for his commitment to resolving contentious issues and affirmed the planned strike’s suspension.
“We appreciate the governor for his labor-friendly stance and his commitment to resolving several contentious issues. In light of his promises, we have decided to suspend our planned strike,” the statement read.
