BREAKING: ASUU-IMSU Declares Total, Comprehensive And Indefinite Strike—-The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Imo State University Owerri branch (ASUU-IMSU) has reportedly commenced a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike with effect from 6pm Friday 20/09/2024.

The decision to strike stems from several unresolved issues which have persisted for years and have affected the welfare of the academic staffs negatively.

See List Of Unresolved Issues Below:

•Promotion without financial benefits since 2016;

•ASUU-IMSU staffs salary disparity with those of other comparable tertiary institution;

•Undue delays in Staff Assessment and Promotions;

•Selective Salary Payments and Non-Payment of Arrears of Salary;

•Non-Payment of Earned Academic Allowance since the year 2009.

•Non-Remittance of Union Check-Off/Welfare Dues: From February 2020 to September 2021;

•Non-Remittance of Pension Deductions from May 2016 to date;

•Inclusion of Imo State University in the Treasury Single Account (TSA);

•Funding of the University;

•Erosion of the University Autonomy etc.

Despite several attempt to address these issues through letters, meetings, rallies and press releases no concrete action have been taken by the University Administration, Governing Council or the Visitor to the University. Our members have been patient, but the worsening conditions have forced us into this position.

During our congress on July 18th, 2024, we issued a 21-day notice to resolve these issues. Since no solution has been reached within this period, we are now compelled to begin this indefinite strike to secure fair treatment and better working conditions.

We request the understanding and support of the public as we stand for justice, improved conditions, and a brighter future for the Imo State University.

As signed by the Chairperson of ASUU-IMSU Comrade Odinakachukwu Ejiogu and the Secretary ASUU-IMSU Comrade Lazarus Chikwenda respectively.