ASUU reacts to FG’s order to return to work, heads to court to appeal

Lecturers under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has said it is ready to appeal the order by the National Industrial Court directing its members to suspend the seven months old strike.

In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Lagos Zone of the union, on Wednesday, the union urged its members to remain calm.

The union said its lawyer is already filing an appeal.

The statement reads in part; “Our Comrade President, Comrade Victor Osodeke, has urged members of our Great Union to remain calm as there is no cause for alarm on the back to work order delivered earlier today.

“Our lawyer is filing an appeal and stay of execution of the judgment. Members should remain resolute and strong. A people united can never be defeated. Solidarity without compromise.”