🍯 BOOM 🔥🔥THE CONGRESS OF UNIVERSITY ACADEMICS RULES OUT STRIKE ACTION IN UNIVERSITY.
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BY RICHMOND 🍯
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has restated its firm opposition to the use of strike actions as a means of engagement with the authorities of public universities, emphasizing that such actions have not delivered sustainable results in the past.
This position was contained in a statement issued by the National President of CONUA, Dr. Niyi Sunmonu, and made available to Hõlå INFO ℹ️.
According to the statement, the reaffirmation followed a series of congresses held across CONUA branches nationwide between September 18 and 24, 2025, during which members reviewed the current situation in the Nigerian university system.
“From the deliberations across the union, there is a strong and consistent rejection of strike as an instrument of engagement. The overwhelming view is that strikes have historically failed to yield meaningful or sustainable results, and instead have inflicted deep harm on the university system, students, parents, and the nation at large,” the statement read.
The union’s resolution followed its leadership’s meeting with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on September 11, 2025, where the outcome was subsequently communicated to members at the various congresses.
Reiterating its stance, CONUA highlighted the following commitments:
1. Commitment to Dialogue and Collective Bargaining: The union pledged to continue prioritizing peaceful resolutions, constructive discussions, and negotiations with relevant authorities as the most sustainable pathway to addressing challenges facing university academics.
2. Respect for Institutional Recognition: CONUA expressed appreciation for the formal recognition granted by the Federal Government, noting that resorting to strikes would be counterproductive when channels of dialogue remain open and accessible.
3. Constructive Engagement as an Alternative: While acknowledging that some of its concerns may align with those of sister unions, CONUA stressed that its approach remains distinct. It will not embark on industrial action on issues where it has not been fully engaged or consulted. Instead, it will advocate for reasoned dialogue, proactive negotiation, and evidence-based solutions.
In conclusion, CONUA reiterated that Nigeria’s universities require stability, focus, and a culture of forward-looking problem-solving rather than recurring cycles of strikes. The union reaffirmed its commitment to upholding its founding principles of academic responsibility, dignity, and constructive partnership with stakeholders for the greater good of Nigerian education.
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