The Chairman of the University of Uyo chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Dr Aniekan Brown has explained why the university embarked on strike.
Recall that the national body of ASUU had on Monday declared a one-week warning strike which is to commence today (Wednesday).
Addressing reporters in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, Brown stated that the declaration of the strike by the Uyo branch of ASUU was in line with the directive from the National Executive Council, NEC.
He explained that the warning strike was to force the government to address shortfall in salaries, leading to payment of fractions of staff salaries.
According to Brown, “The strike is total and comprehensive, no teaching, no examination and no attendance at statutory meetings of any kind (Senate, Council, College/Faculty/Departmental Boards).
“Members are advised to obtain information in connection with the strike only from the Chairman.”
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