ASUU Strike: Coalition hails Yahaya Bello, PAAU over stable calendar

[FILES] Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello. Photo/facebook/OfficialGYBKogi
The Coalition for Education and Justice (CEJ), has welcomed the refusal of Prince Abubakar Audu University Ayingba, Kogi State, to partake in the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities strike, noting that it is another proof of Governor Yahaya Bello’s incredible reforms in the education sector.

The group said since he assumed office in 2016, Bello has done tremendously well in education, improving condition of service in tertiary institutions, such as the total financial autonomy at PAAU as regards its internally generated revenue.


Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Abuja, Executive Director, Dr. Linus Obetta, said the institution’s refusal to join their colleagues is in appreciation of the notable attention received from the state government for seamless and uninterrupted academic programmes.

Due to this stable calendar facilitated by the governor, Dr. Obetta added that graduates of the university are better equipped to contribute to sustainable growth and development in the country.


He, therefore, charged other state governors and indeed the Federal Government to emulate the governor’s working template in the educational sector to avoid persistent industrial action which has grounded academic activities in the nation.

While applauding the university authorities for resisting the pressure of ASUU, the Coalition for Education and Justice urged the governor to sustain the sterling strides and continue to show support for the institution.

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