Union denies issuing notice of strike

September 13, 2016 11:42 PM

ASUU, University of Abuja chapter has shut down rumours of a strike as Dr Ben Ugheoke denies issuing a strike notice to the Federal Government.

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The chairman, Academics Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Abuja chapter, Dr

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He made this known in a statement in Abuja, today September 13, saying that he did not give the go ahead for any interview or issue a statement concerning any pending strike contrary to reports.

He said:

“My attention has been drawn to a publication online and on social media captioned- ASUU: union to begin strike October 2nd.

“The story is said to have been authored originally by Press Team of University of Abuja.

“The general public and ASUU National Executive Council (NEC) should know and note that no one came, either as journalist or any Press Team to interview me.

“I hereby denounce such a publication as the work of mischief makers, targeted at misleading the unsuspecting public about the trajectory of the struggles of ASUU.

“That are aimed at revitalising the university and indeed the education system of Nigeria.”

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Dr Ugheoke further urged the general public as well as stakeholders to shun the reports as it had not originated from him.