ASUU–ABSU SUSPENDS THREE-WEEK-OLD INDEFINITE STRIKE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.
ASUU–ABSU SUSPENDS THREE-WEEK-OLD INDEFINITE STRIKE The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University Branch, wishes to inform the University community, all stakeholders and the general public that, following the resolution of Congress held today, Friday, 28th August, 2026, the Branch has suspended its three-week-old comprehensive industrial action with immediate effect. The decision of Congress followed a careful assessment of developments since the commencement of the strike and, particularly, the concrete steps taken towards addressing some of the major issues that necessitated the industrial action. Foremost among these is the full implementation of the 2025 FGN–ASUU salary structure, including the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), which has now been reflected in the August 2026 salaries of academic staff of Abia State University. Congress also acknowledged the payment of the outstanding arrears of check-off dues owed to the Union. ASUU–ABSU co...
According to PM News,Igbo traders in Lagos under the aegis of Igbo Traders in All Progressives Congress {APC} have urged the Lagos State Government to increase its interaction with them for better understanding.The traders made the demand in a communique issued at the end of its maiden meeting in Lagos at the weekend.They said increased government engagement with them would ensure better understanding of their needs and the challenges they were faced with at the various markets in the state.According to the communique presented by Mr Erondu Chinedu,the Co-ordinator of the meeting,the traders sought an end to what they called ''discrimination against the Igbos on levies and taxes at the various markets''.Thet also demanded for more inclusion of the Igbos in the political affairs of the state to give them a sense of belonging.Chinedu said the members of the association were law abiding and they would continue to relate harmoniously with the people of the state.Mr Ganiyu Ajose,a represntative of the APC at the meeting,commended the traders for declaring their support for APC and the State Government.He said the Igbos were part of the builders of Lagos and promised that the state government would continue to provide the right atmosphere for their business to thrive.Ajose said he was impressed by the large turn out of traders at the inaugural meeting,adding that this was an indication that the traders had actually aligned with the ruling party.He urged the traders to move beyond the declaration for the party and start working for the progress of APC in the state.''The Igbos are part of Lagos,we recognise you.I urge you to be resolute in your support for our party,the state government and our leader,Asiwaju Tinubu.We will do all our best to provide the atmosphere for you to succeed.We are partners in progress and we will work with you to achieve a greater Lagos,'' he said.Some of the markets represented by traders at the meeting included markets in Iyana Ipaja,Ajah,Apapa and Festac.
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