SSANU Strike Fallout: FUOYE Student's Death Sparks Blame Game with University Administration

Fasina expressed concern over the closure of the university's clinic, which prevented immediate medical attention to the student. He criticized SSANU's actions and emphasized the university's commitment to maintaining peace and security on campus.

SSANU Strike Fallout: FUOYE Student's Death Sparks Blame Game with University Administration

A student's death at the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has sparked controversy, with the university administration and the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) trading blame.

The Vice Chancellor of FUOYE, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, attributed the student's death, who was asthmatic, to the closure of the institution's clinic due to the ongoing strike by SSANU members. He accused SSANU of feeding misinformation to its national leadership, leading to the closure of the university and subsequent tragic incident.

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Fasina expressed concern over the closure of the university's clinic, which prevented immediate medical attention to the student. He criticized SSANU's actions and emphasized the university's commitment to maintaining peace and security on campus.

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In response, the SSANU chairman at FUOYE, Oluwaseun Faleye, defended the union's decision to strike, stating that the university had been duly notified of the seven-day warning strike. He refuted allegations of incitement and invasion, claiming that it was the university management that laid ambush for SSANU members.

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Faleye highlighted SSANU's correspondence with the university management regarding the strike and accused the administration of attempting to intimidate union members. He asserted that SSANU's actions were in line with a national directive and reiterated the union's commitment to its cause.