ASUU Kicks Off Strike Over Fuel Price Hike

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sent out a directive to its members to embark on a nationwide strike following the increase in petrol price triggered by the removal of fuel subsidy payments by the Federal Government.

A statement signed by national president Biodun Ogunyemi read:

"Increase in Pump price of Premium Motor Spirit to N145 per litre: Proposal for Joint Action with NLC stated that ASUU members are called upon to according to our Union’s principles, fully respect Article 2 of the Constitution of ASUU;

"that our Union and members shall work for the protection and advancement of the socio-economic interests of the nation.

"Branch Chairpersons are to conduct emergency congress meetings on Tuesday 17 May 2016 to mobilise our members for the action commencing on Wednesday. All branches of ASUU nationwide are to comply"