Wike Rejects ASUU Strike Threat Over University Land Issues

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has dismissed the threat from the University of Abuja chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to strike over the reallocation of university land to private developers and government agencies. Wike stated that ASUU lacks the authority to determine land ownership or allocation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), emphasizing that such matters are under the Federal Capital Territory Administration's jurisdiction.

During a media chat, he questioned ASUU's role in the dispute and rejected claims of land grabbing. Wike argued that the university should not retain large tracts of land without adequate development, asserting that the government must ensure proper land use in line with urban planning regulations.

He also dismissed ASUU's threat to pursue legal action, stating that the FCTA is prepared to defend its decisions. The dispute arose after ASUU's Chairman, Dr Sylvanus Ugoh, warned of potential industrial unrest if the land allocations were not reversed.