ASUU Faction: FG Approves CONUA, As Academic Union
The Federal Government will on Tuesday present a certificate of registration to the Congress of Nigerian University Academics, a separate body of academic unions.
This was revealed in an invitation sent to reporters on Tuesday by the Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Oshundun Olajide.
The invitation stated that Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, will do the presentation at the Hon. Minister Conference Room, Federal Secretariat, Phase 1, Abuja by 2 pm.
- http://ASUU Faction: FG Approved CONUA, as academic union
- ASA Threatened Singer Joeboy With Hundreds Of Million Lawsuit
- BREAKING NEWS: President Buhari Presents N19.76tn 2022 Budget To NASS Friday
- Politics: PDP Chairman Ayu Finally Bows, Sends BOT To Beg Gov. Nyesom Wike
CONUA, a separate body of academic unions with a presence in a few federal universities, is led by its National Coordinator, ‘Niyi Sunmonu, a lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.
The message by the Ministry of Labour read, “The Honorable Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige cordially invites you to the recognition and presentation of Certificate of Registration to the Congress of Nigerian.University Academics”
It added, “Your media organisation is invited to cover the event and strictly by invitation.”
Chatityreporters reports ASUU has been on strike since February 14 to press home its demands and now FG approves CONUA as an academic union.
Despite a ruling by the National Industrial Court on Sept 21, 2022 ordering the university to return to work, the University lecturers have remained adamant.
Last week, ASUU, through its lawyers, filed an appeal against the court ruling.
If you liked this article, then please join our WhatsApp Group for More tutorials. You can also find us on Twitter and Facebook.
Disclaimer: Contents provided and/or opinions expressed here do not reflect the opinions of The Charity Reporters or any employee thereof.
