The recently registered academic associations Congress of Nigeria University Academics and the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics, according to the National Association of University Students, South-West Zone, will pose increased challenges to universities' development. "The attempt by the Federal Government through the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, to defy the Academic Staff Union of Universities by presenting a certificate of registration to other rival academic unions is a mere distraction and the divide and conquer method will pose a great threat to the university community," read a statement from the South-West NAUS Vice-President, Adesoji Oladimeji. Additionally, it stated that "the legal action taken by the FG is perceived as an outrageous joke, a misuse of power, and a move to jeopardize talks with ASUU, not with the interest of students' hearts."
In the statement, Olamideji referred to the Minister of Labour and Employment's attitude and behavior as impolite and unprofessional, warning that it would jeopardize the ongoing negotiations with ASUU. In order to terminate the industrial strike and allow students to return to class, NAUS urged other unions to stand together.
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