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ASUU IMSU COMMENCES INDEFINITE STRIKE

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6 months ago

September 20, 2024

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ASUU IMSU COMMENCES INDEFINITE STRIKE

BY IMSU CONNECT MEDIA

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Imo State University, Owerri Branch (ASUU-IMSU) has commenced a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike with effect from 6 PM on Friday, September 20th, 2024. This decision stems from several unresolved issues, which have persisted for years and have affected the welfare of academic staff negatively. These issues include but are not limited to:

Promotions without Financial Benefits since 2016;

ASUU-IMSU staff salary disparity with those of other comparable tertiary institutions;

Undue Delays in Staff Assessment and Promotions;

Selective Salary Payment and Non-Payment of Arrears of Salaries;

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;

Non-Payment of Annual Increment in Salaries;

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

Funding of the University;

Erosion of the University Autonomy etc.

Despite several attempts to address these issues through letters, meetings, rallies, and press releases, no concrete actions 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.

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Varsity student drowns in River Benue

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3 days ago

March 15, 2025

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A student of the Benue State Univeristy, BSU, Makurdi, Mr Abel Agaba, who was reported to have drowned in the River Benue was recovered on Friday.

A source said the deceased, who is a 200-level student of the Chemistry Department of the institution, had gone missing after swimming in River Benue.

The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Agaba, who lived with family members at Awe Street in the Wurukum area of Makurdi town, went to the nearby River Benue after watching a football match at a viewing center at about 11:45 pm.

He said, “we learnt that after watching the European football matches that finished at about 11:45 pm he said he was feeling hot and wanted to swim in River Benue to cool his body.

“Though those with him advised him against going to the River as it was already too late, he insisted and went since it was the usual practice around the area for people to go swimming at night whenever there is intense heat.

“He went alone and nobody bothered to check on him till Friday morning when a fisherman in the neighbourhood went to the River to check his fishing net for fishes and discovered Agaba’s lifeless body attached to his fishing net.

“The man raised the alarm and people went and recovered his body which was identified by his family members who took his remains to the mortuary.

“The death of the young man has thrown Awe Street neighbourhood into mourning because he was a gentle man who gave his time to his studies and never had issues with anyone.”

When contacted for confirmation, Spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, CSP, Catherine Anene said she was yet to receive information on the incident.

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Nekede Poly suspends lecturer for beating up student

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March 14, 2025

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The management of Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State, has suspended a lecturer, Mr. Okoroafor Ifeanyichukwu, for allegedly beating up a student.

A video making the rounds on social media shows the lecturer approaching the student in the midst of other students, slapping and hitting him, amidst shouts from bystanders.

A letter of suspension from the Polytechnic, signed by the Director of the Technical and Entrepreneurship Development Centre, P.C. Okoye, and titled “Suspension from Duty – Mr Okoroafor Ifeanyichukwu,” stated that the suspension takes immediate effect.

The short letter read: “You are hereby suspended from duty as a facilitator in the Technical and Entrepreneurship Development Centre pending the outcome of an investigation into the incident that occurred yesterday (Thursday, March 13, 2025) at the site of your entrepreneurship training.”

The incident, which has gone viral on social media, has garnered widespread condemnation for the lecturer, especially as the student was already showing remorse for his actions before the lecturer descended on him.

However, it was not immediately clear what the student did to provoke the lecturer’s reaction.

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IMO STATE GOVERNMENT SET TO RECOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ LAND FROM ENCROACHERS

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4 days ago

March 14, 2025

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The Imo State Government has commenced the process of recovering lands belonging to public schools across the state, which have been encroached upon by individuals and organizations.

Some of the affected schools include:

– Central School, behind St. Paul’s Douglas
– Primary School, Avu
– Other primary schools across the state where personal building’s have taken over school land.

The government has warned all encroachers to vacate the premises immediately, as failure to comply will result in swift action.

This move is aimed at restoring the original purpose of these public schools and ensuring that they continue to provide quality education to the children of Imo State.

For inquiries or concerns, please contact the Imo State Ministry of Education.

Let’s work together to reclaim our public schools!