ASUU Shuts Down Benue Varsity, Begins Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, chapter at Benue State University, BSU, has gone on indefinite strike.
According to information obtained, the university’s gates were locked as of Friday morning, prohibiting staff and students from entering either of the two campuses.
The BSU ASUU Chairman, Dr. Kwaehfan Tarmombo, verified the development when reached by DAILY POST.
He claims that the strike is perpetual, complete, and all-encompassing.
Although he failed to reveal details of what triggered the strike action, the Chairman said it was due to “several problems”, with the university administration.
However, a senior lecturer in the university, Dr John Ogi of the Department of Mass Communication, said the university management locked the gates to prevent ASUU members from having their scheduled congress.
He said, “The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Benue State University Branch had at early hours of Friday scheduled a congress which was to brief her members of the directive from National Branch of ASUU.
“On getting to the gates of the university this morning all entrances to the university were under lock to prevent ASUU members from gaining enterance to the campus.
“The drama which went on for few minutes at the gate necessitated to the declaration of strike action right at the gate.
“The Chairman ASUU BSU made the pronouncement of the strike and ASUU members sang the solidarity song”
