ABSU ASUU Chapter Suspends Strike Following Dialogue
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Abia State University Uturu has decided to suspend its strike, marking the end of a seven-day industrial action. The decision came after an emergency congress held at the university's main campus in Uturu, where academic staff members collectively resolved to return to their classrooms.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a significant development, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Abia State University Uturu has decided to suspend its strike, marking the end of a seven-day industrial action. The decision came after an emergency congress held at the university's main campus in Uturu, where academic staff members collectively resolved to return to their classrooms.
Dr Chidi Slessor Mba, the university's ASUU chairman, confirmed the suspension of the strike, citing Governor Alex Otti's commitment to addressing the union's demands. The primary focus of the union's concerns was the request for the payment of 11-month salary arrears and other related matters. Governor Otti's proactive response to invite the union for a dialogue was a key factor in the decision to end the strike.
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Dr. Mba expressed confidence in the governor's commitment to meeting the demands promptly, highlighting the positive atmosphere created by the ongoing dialogue. The governor's engagement has given hope to the academic staff that their concerns will be addressed in a timely manner.
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In a related development, some students who returned to the university after the Christmas and New Year holidays welcomed the news of the strike suspension. They expressed relief, emphasizing that the disruption caused by the strike would have negatively impacted their academic calendar.
This development comes on the heels of an appeal from Mba Ukariwo, the chairman of the Governing Council of Abia State University, who recently urged ASUU members to call off the strike and engage in constructive dialogue to address their grievances. The resolution to suspend the strike reflects a positive step toward resolving the issues and restoring normalcy to academic activities at the university.
