Varsity Strike: CSACEFA Tasks Gombe, ASUU, NASU on Dialogue

Segun Awofadeji in Gombe

The ongoing strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Gombe State University chapter, have brought academic activities to a grinding halt at the institution.

Worried by the school closure, the Civil Society Action Committee on Education For All (CSACEFA), a non-governmental organisation advocating for quality education, has called on the state government, ASUU and NASU to engage in dialogue.

ASUU declared an indefinite strike two weeks ago, citing the non-implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage, underfunding of the university, and non-payment of accumulated earned allowances.

NASU joined the strike last Monday with a one-week warning strike over similar issues.

Speaking with journalists yesterday, CSACEFA’s Gombe State Coordinator, Abubakar Abdullahi Hussain, emphasised the urgent need for dialogue, stating that the strikes have left students idle and roaming the streets.

According to him, the strikes have severe implications on students and society, affecting academic performance, social stability, and economic growth.

He added that the academic calendar already disrupted, adding that finding a swift resolution is crucial.