ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has categorically stated that its leadership is not engaged in any reconciliation talks with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
In response to a statement credited to the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof. Fasina, claiming ongoing talks between CONUA and ASUU, CONUA clarified its stance.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the National President, Dr. Niyi Sunmonu, CONUA asserted that the VC’s statement is not accurate and, at best, represents his personal opinion.
The union emphasized that the leadership of CONUA has not been involved in any discussions regarding reconciliation with ASUU.
The statement addressed the news reports titled “VC says ASUU, CONUA reconciliation ongoing” published by Punch and Vanguard, clarifying that these reports do not reflect the official position of CONUA.
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The union urged the public to note that the mentioned reconciliation talks are solely the perspective of the Vice Chancellor and do not represent the stance of CONUA.
Emphasizing their commitment to nurturing and building CONUA, the union highlighted recent developments, such as its affiliation with the Trade Union Congress (TUC), as evidence of their dedication to progress.
The union firmly declared their focus on moving forward and dispelled any notion of engaging in reconciliation talks with ASUU.
“The attention of CONUA leadership has been brought to a news report titled “VC says ASUU, CONUA reconciliation ongoing” published by Punch and Vanguard and credited to the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
“Since this news was reported, other news outlets have been reaching out to leadership of CONUA on the truthfulness or otherwise of the information.
“Members of the public should note that CONUA doesn’t have anything to do with this. It’s just the opinion of the Vice Chancellor. The hierarchy of our union is not in anyway involved in this conversation.
“We are focused on nurturing and building CONUA. As you know, CONUA affiliation with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) was just announced. We are marching forward and no going back”, CONUA said.