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FROM IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the National Association of Academic Technologist (NAAT) the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, has condemned a viral video report presented to the Executive Governor of Edo State and Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki by the Special Intervention Team (SIT)
JAC stated that the viral video report is an attempt to blackmail and tarnish the staff of Ambrose Alli University and to further hoodwink the Governor and entire people of Edo State,
The Unions said it is a means the SIT had adopted since taking over the administration of AAUE, to cover up their antics of putting up the behavior of termites – that is, eating from the system and destroying same.
JAC In a release made available to The Nigerian Post and signed by Comrade B.J. Omoikhoje , chairman NAAT, Comrade C. Odiamehi , chairman NASU and Comrade T.O. Onofua Chairman SSANU respectively said , “ is in receipt of a video showing an interim report of the Special Intervention Team (SIT) of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, presented to the Executive Governor of Edo State and Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki.
“The said video clip which has gone viral can best be described as a further attempt to blackmail and tarnish the good image of the ever dedicated staff of Ambrose Alli University and to further hoodwink the Governor and entire people of Edo State, a means the SIT had adopted since taking over the administration of AAUE, to cover up their antics of putting up the behavior of termites – that is, eating from the system and destroying same.”
The JAC of NAAT, NASU and SSANU hereby unequivocally state that the SIT has done more harm than good to the University as it has created hitches and unnecessary hiccups in the administration of the University.
According to them, The same SIT that told staff that were yet to take part in Biometrics Exercise that they are no more staff of the University, have in conjunction with the University Management employed over 250 new staff and took them to ICT at Government House for the said Biometrics exercise. Where lays the faith of the existing staff who were yet to be screened?
They queried Why the SIT reconstituted the Staff Disciplinary Committee, excluding Union Representatives? This is carved to alienate Unions from disciplinary measures melted on erring staff, to the sole satisfaction of SIT.
They further asked , “Why has SIT not implement the consequential adjustment of the New National Minimum Wage in the University?
It should be noted that the New National Minimum Wage was approved in 2018 and till date, is yet to be implemented in Ambrose Alli University.Did SIT discuss the recent increase in tax that took effect from January, 2023 with any Union or body? Yet SIT told the Governor that Unions usually kick against implementation of tax in the University.
JAC also alleged that the SIT as led by its defacto Chairman, Mr. Austin Osakue is bent on annihilating staff of the University because staff are asking for due process to be followed.
They also said that since the SIT came on board; they allocated bogus allowances to themselves on the lean financial resources of the University. This is a major reason why the University finds it difficult today in terms of finances.
The Unions , “called on the State Government to disband the SIT and constitute a Governing Council for the University, as SIT has demoralized and dehumanized staff of Ambrose Alli University, with its inhumane attitude towards staff.”
