{"id":20779,"date":"2025-10-15T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=20779"},"modified":"2025-10-15T14:47:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:47:49","slug":"classrooms-shut-futures-on-hold-cross-river-varsity-joins-asuus-endless-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/15\/classrooms-shut-futures-on-hold-cross-river-varsity-joins-asuus-endless-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Classrooms Shut, Futures on Hold: Cross River Varsity Joins ASUU\u2019s Endless War"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The University of Cross River State chapter of ASUU announced Tuesday that its members will fully participate in the union\u2019s ongoing nationwide strike, citing unresolved grievances with the Federal Government. The decision was confirmed by Dr. Patrick Ushie, chairman of the UNICROSS ASUU branch, during a press briefing in Calabar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASUU\u2019s national leadership declared a two-week warning strike on October 13, 2025, to protest the government\u2019s failure to implement key agreements, including the 2009 FG-ASUU pact, payment of withheld salaries, and improved welfare packages for lecturers. UNICROSS lecturers say they are affected by the same issues as their counterparts in federal universities and will not remain on the sidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe use the same consolidated university salary template as other federal institutions,\u201d Dr. Ushie said. \u201cOur members are equally impacted by the government\u2019s neglect and deserve the same consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The strike has already led to the suspension of lectures and academic activities at UNICROSS campuses, leaving thousands of students in limbo. Many students expressed frustration over the disruption, especially those preparing for final exams or awaiting graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Federal Government has responded by directing vice-chancellors of federal universities to submit attendance and compliance reports, signaling its intent to enforce the \u201cno work, no pay\u201d policy. Education Minister Tunji Alausa issued a circular warning that further disruptions to the academic calendar would not be tolerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna has dismissed the government\u2019s threats, stating that the union will not be intimidated. \u201cWe don\u2019t respond to threats, and nobody can threaten us,\u201d he said in a televised interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has also weighed in, backing ASUU and condemning the government\u2019s stance. NLC leaders argue that the strike is a legitimate response to years of broken promises and underfunding of public universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the strike enters its second week, the House of Representatives has moved to mediate the dispute. Lawmakers say they are committed to finding a lasting solution that will prevent future disruptions and restore stability to Nigeria\u2019s higher education system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, UNICROSS remains shuttered, and lecturers insist they will not return to work until meaningful progress is made. The strike has reignited debate over the sustainability of Nigeria\u2019s university funding model and the need for comprehensive reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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