Alumni associations of Nigerian universities have warned that the lingering strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) could lead to disastrous consequences for the nation
In a letter yesterday, the alumni associations urged the Federal Government and the striking lecturers to resolve their differences.
They said: “The under-listed alumni associations of Nigerian universities have expressed concern over the unabated crises between the ASUU and the Federal Government and the continued closure of universities in Nigeria.
In a letter by Presidents of the University Alumni Associations, the concerned associations stated that no nation wanting to get to the Promised Land, and indeed aspiring to be a member of the comity of enlightened
nations would toy with education.
“They stated that globally, education is government-driven, followed by other linked chains, like lecturers, parents, students and other stakeholders. In this connection, the associations urged the Federal Government to urgently put in place a mechanism to holistically address the concerns and demands of the striking lecturers and other university workers.
“The associations drew the attention of government to the recurrent crises in the country, especially the spate of terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, money rituals, prostitution, and other social vices, and noted that these are some of the consequences of youths not being critically engaged.”
