ASUU Demands Land Reversal from Minister Wike in Abuja
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja branch, has demanded the immediate reversal of what they claim is the unlawful allocation of university land by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. At a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja, ASUU Chairperson Prof. Sylvanus Ugoh urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene, stating that failure to reverse the allocation could lead to industrial unrest.
Ugoh highlighted a court order from August 18, which restrained Wike from encroaching on the university's land, yet he proceeded to allocate portions of it on September 26. Wike had previously announced the retrieval of 7,000 hectares from the university's initial allocation of 11,824 hectares, accusing the institution of land grabbing.
Ugoh asserted that the land is essential for the university's expansion and development, including research facilities and ecological balance, emphasizing that the university's development is the responsibility of the Federal Government.
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