ASUU: 25 Ambrose Alli Varsity Staff Reportedly Die Amid Non-Payment of Salaries
Furthermore, Onogbosele condemned the university administration's actions, alleging that affected staff had diligently carried out their duties without violating any university regulations.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, disclosed that more than 25 of its members have passed away due to financial hardships resulting from the non-payment of salaries.
Dr. Cyril Oziegbe Onogbosele, the chapter's chairperson, made this revelation during a press briefing in Benin City. He lamented the prolonged denial of salaries to academic staff, which has persisted for 26 months since January 2022.
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"Onogbosele highlighted the distress and crisis faced by staff, emphasizing the detrimental impact on their health and well-being. He noted a correlation between salary irregularities and the deteriorating health conditions of staff, attributing some deaths to the inability to afford essential healthcare.
Furthermore, Onogbosele condemned the university administration's actions, alleging that affected staff had diligently carried out their duties without violating any university regulations.
He criticized the university's handling of the situation, likening it to modern-day slavery and emphasizing the need for urgent intervention to address the ongoing financial challenges faced by staff.
