CONUA, other threats to the future of universities - Student group

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The National Association of University Students, South West Zone, said the newly registered university associations, the Congress of Nigerian Scholars and the National Association of Medical and Dentistry Scholars will pose greater threats to university students. progress of universities.

A statement signed by NAUS South West Vice President Adesoji Oladimeji said: "The Federal Government's attempt, through the Minister of Labor and Employment, Chris Ngige, to challenging the University Academic Staff Union by presenting a certificate of registration to other rival university unions is a mere distraction and the divide and conquer method will pose a great threat to the university community."

He also said, "The legal process initiated by the FG is considered a joke, an abuse of power and an action to undermine negotiations with ASUU and not for the interest of the heart of the student. ."

Olamideji, in the statement, described the attitude and actions of the Minister of Labor and Employment as unprofessional and rude, saying it could jeopardize the negotiation process with ASUU.

NAUS has called on other unions to show solidarity so that the industrial strike can end and students can return to school.

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