By Charles Akpeji, Jalingo 09 December 2022 | 4:50 am The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has so far embarked on no fewer than 50 months industrial action since 1999, says Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The LP candidate, while campaigning in Jalingo, Taraba state, yesterday, promised that such paralysis of academic activities would be history, if given the mandate to pilot… The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has so far embarked on no fewer than 50 months industrial action since 1999, says Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The LP candidate, while campaigning in Jalingo, Taraba state, yesterday, promised that such paralysis of academic activities would be history, if given the mandate to pilot the affairs of the country next year. His words: “The 50 months ASUU strike in Nigeria is a setback for both the development of Nigeria and its educational system. “What Datti and I want to do for Nigeria is to ensure that we move from consumption to production and there would be no more ASUU strike.” He also vowed to make Taraba an economic hub and tourist attraction through the numerous untapped natural resources. “The untapped mineral resources here and the Mambilla hydro is enough to transform the economy of the country and create job opportunities for Nigerian youths,” he added. The LP candidate, who was of the view that insecurity was persisting in the country due to lack of job opportunities, reiterated his commitment to bring Nigeria to her days of greatness and make the citizens smile again. Aligning his weight to that of the presidential candidate, LP gubernatorial candidate for the state, Joel Ikenya, urged Tarabans to put aside sentiment by queuing en masse behind Obi, who he described as a true reflection of democracy. Ikenya beckoned the people to eschew acts that would likely frustrate free, fair and credible elections. Latest 5 mins ago Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has faulted critics of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) new cash withdrawal limits, while commending the bank on the anticipated gains of the policy, especially ahead of the 2023 general elections. In a statement by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, the CNPP explained that “Nigerians are suffering” because… 9 mins ago Gov’s strides at SMEs centre inspired academy, says Speaker’s wife From Lawrence Njoku, Enugu Persons with disabilities, under the auspices of Joint National Association of Persons with Disability (JONAPWD), Enugu State, have called on Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to consider them for political appointments. Members of the association, who made the appeal, yesterday, at the celebration… 9 mins ago •MainOne to make business decision on license at right time Mainone, an Equinix company, has explained its inability to roll out services with its Infrastructure Company (InfraCo) license. The firm, which explained that the challenge cuts across the entire region, even with other licensees, stressed that some states’ indifference to the InfraCo project, remains the… 10 mins ago The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has so far embarked on no fewer than 50 months industrial action since 1999, says Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The LP candidate, while campaigning in Jalingo, Taraba state, yesterday, promised that such paralysis of academic activities would be history, if given the mandate to pilot… 11 mins ago State registers 1,250,102 voters, says REC Bayelsa State government has acknowledged donations from international agencies, state governments, political parties, their presidential candidates, individuals and corporate organisations in response to flooding in the state. Governor Douye Diri, in his opening remarks at the weekly state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa, on Wednesday, disclosed that…
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