The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University Oye-Ekiti branch, has declared an indefinite strike following the non-payment of lecturers’ salaries.
The decision was conveyed on Thursday in a letter to the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu, jointly signed by the branch Chairman, O. A. Fagbuagun, and Financial Secretary, Ngwu Benitho.
The union stated that the strike would not be suspended until all outstanding salaries were paid.
According to ASUU-FUOYE, the action complies with the directive of the national body.
*“The National Executive Council of ASUU has directed that if academic staff salaries are not paid latest by the third day of every month, the affected branch should commence strike until payment is made.
“As a consequence of the above, ASUU-FUOYE has proceeded on strike until our salary is paid.
“This strike is total, indefinite and comprehensive. The decision of the national is hereby communicated,”* the letter read in part.
(NAN)