The Edo state government has suspended all union activities across all state-owned institutions of higher learning, and also ordered immediate resumption of academic and non- activities in state-owned schools.
This followed a protest by students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, over the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Edo State.
In a statement signed by Secretary to State Government (SSG),Osarodion Ogie, the affected unions include ASUU, Non-Academic Staff of Universities, Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Non-Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, and all allied unions operating across all state-owned tertiary institutions.
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Ogie noted, “By this notice, academic activities are to resume in all state-owned institutions and all cadre of staff are directed to report to their duty posts immediately.
“Students across all state-owned tertiary institutions are expected to resume for lectures as necessary measures have been taken to ensure resumption of academic and non-academic activities.”
He added, “Management of the affected institutions have been mandated to pay all outstanding salaries immediately.