Detailed Report: SUG UNN Meeting with UNN ASUU Committee
On 26th June, 2024, the Student Union Government (SUG) of UNN met with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) UNN chapter. Here is a detailed report of the meeting.
Mary Nwaeze 
The Student Union Government (SUG) of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) held a meeting with the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) UNN chapter to discuss important issues plaguing the education sector within the school and Nigeria at large.
The Summary of the Meeting:
The ASUU UNN chapter expressed their disappointment and frustration with the Nigerian government led by President Ahmed Tinubu, citing neglect of the education sector, public schools, and their association. They emphasized that their movement is not selfish and that students often blame them for industrial actions without recognizing the federal government's responsibility.
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Key Points:
- Disparity in remuneration: Senators and special advisers receive substantial provisions, while professors are not paid a commensurate amount, struggling to maintain themselves and their families.
- Indefinite strike action: Imminent, citing Ghana's example, which embarked on a nearly year-long strike to fix their system.
- Support for ASUU's cause: Students urged to recognize that ASUU's salaries are inadequate for their upkeep, let alone their households'.
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- Unpaid salaries: The government owes ASUU three months' salary and controls the management and disbursement of salaries, which ASUU is fighting to take charge of.
Purpose of the Meeting:
The SUG UNN meeting with ASUU aimed to sensitize students to the upcoming protest and garner support for ASUU's strike action. The SUG officials acknowledged that ASUU's reasons for their actions are not selfish but aimed at the betterment of all.
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Conclusion:
The meeting highlighted the urgent need for the Nigerian government to address the neglect of the education sector, lest it have far-reaching consequences for the general public. The SUG and ASUU UNN chapter urge students and the public to support their cause and recognize the importance of adequate funding and remuneration for education professionals.
Contact:
Comr. Edward Emmanuel C.
SUG Director of Information, UNN
08143605692
