Again, ASUU Lambast Oshiomole Over Demolition Of UNIBEN Staff Quarters

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has unanimously condemned the recent demolition of properties of its members at the University of Benin, Edo State at the instance of the state governor, Adams Oshiomhole. This was made known in an emergency regional meeting hosted by the Benue State University chapter chairman of the union, Dr. David Ikoni. Dr. Ikoni, speaking to journalist at the weekend after the zonal meeting comprising of ASUU-BSU, ASUU-ESUT, ASUU-FUAM, ASUU-KSU, ASUU-UNN and ASUU-FUWUK frowned at “the brazen violation of their colleagues rights with impunity, an action carried out by Edo State Government on our members towards infringing on their human rights”, saying “it is not acceptable to us.” Reports gathered that the meeting was sequel to the earlier decision taken by the ASUU-NEC meeting held at Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, which discussed the affected properties belonging to the ASUU members in the University of Benin and the consequent pledge by Governor Adams Oshiomhole to compensate the affected victims, but has reneged. Dr. Ikoni further lamented that a governor, whose duty was to ensure protection and guidance of the citizenry could suddenly refrain from a commitment, which he had from the onset entered into. The body, however, urged public-spirited individuals as well as corporate bodies to intervene in the on-going crisis. Thanks for reading.

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