The University of Abuja, UniAbuja, has affirmed that despite the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), academic and administrative operations on campus will proceed uninterrupted.
In a meeting with Provosts, Deans, Directors, and Heads of academic departments, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah reiterated this stance. The statement was conveyed by Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob, in Abuja.
Na’Allah criticized the strike as divisive and unnecessary, asserting the management’s commitment to ensuring the university’s continuity without disruption.
He emphasized that, from the management’s perspective, the institution remains operational despite the strike declaration. Na’Allah highlighted ongoing exams, the continuation of senate meetings, and the maintenance of the university’s calendar as evidence of this commitment.
Na’Allah further stated that the decision to defy the strike was made collectively with the university management. He expressed readiness to address issues raised by ASUU through dialogue and resolution, rejecting the notion of allowing disruptions based on sentiments or unresolved matters.
Regarding ASUU’s allegations prompting the indefinite strike, Na’Allah dismissed them entirely.