Tension Rises in Benue State University Over Alleged ASUU Plot Against VC
Students of the university are reportedly planning a large-scale protest in Makurdi, Benue State's capital, in response to the prolonged strike, which commenced during examination periods.
AKACHI NOEL 
Tension grips the Benue State University, Makurdi, as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) reportedly pushes for the removal of Professor Tor Iorapuu, the institution's vice chancellor.
ASUU is currently on strike to demand the vice chancellor's removal, sparking debate among education stakeholders who question ASUU's authority in making such demands.
Sources within the university assert that the ongoing strike is not related to staff welfare, as salaries and allowances are reportedly up to date.
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Students of the university are reportedly planning a large-scale protest in Makurdi, Benue State's capital, in response to the prolonged strike, which commenced during examination periods.
Reports suggest that personal grievances, particularly related to the vice chancellorship position, are fueling the strike, rather than concerns over official matters or staff welfare.
The management's financial policies, spearheaded by Professor Iorapuu, have reportedly stirred dissatisfaction among some staff, contributing to the ongoing crisis.
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Efforts to resolve the situation have hit a deadlock, as a recent meeting convened by the secretary to the state government ended abruptly due to what was perceived as the union's personal agenda.
A source familiar with the meeting disclosed that union members focused on demanding the vice chancellor's removal rather than addressing substantive issues, leading to the meeting's premature conclusion.
