Asuu chairman laments plight of university retirees

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ASUU Chairman Laments Plight of University Retirees

The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, has lamented the plight of university retirees, describing their situation as "distressing" and "unacceptable".

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Professor Osodeke expressed concern over the poor treatment of university retirees, who he said were being denied their rightful benefits and left to struggle to make ends meet.

"University retirees are being subjected to untold hardship and suffering. They are being denied their pension benefits, and those who are lucky to receive something are being paid peanuts. It is unacceptable and inhumane," Professor Osodeke said.

He noted that the union had been advocating for the welfare of university retirees, but the government had failed to take concrete steps to address their plight.

"We have been pushing for the implementation of the pension scheme for university retirees, but the government has been dragging its feet. It is unfortunate that our retirees are being forced to live in poverty and hardship," Professor Osodeke said.

The ASUU Chairman also lamented the lack of adequate healthcare facilities and social security for university retirees, saying that many of them were struggling to access basic healthcare services.

"It is heartbreaking to see our retirees struggling to access healthcare services. Many of them are suffering from chronic diseases, but they cannot afford the medical bills. It is a shame that our government is not doing enough to support our retirees," Professor Osodeke said.

Professor Osodeke called on the government to take immediate action to address the plight of university retirees, saying that it was the responsibility of the government to ensure the welfare of its citizens.

"We urge the government to take concrete steps to address the plight of university retirees. It is the responsibility of the government to ensure the welfare of its citizens, and we expect them to take immediate action to address this issue," Professor Osodeke said.

The ASUU Chairman also appealed to Nigerians to support the union's efforts to improve the welfare of university retirees, saying that it was a matter of national importance.

"We appeal to Nigerians to support our efforts to improve the welfare of university retirees. It is a matter of national importance, and we cannot afford to ignore the plight of our retirees," Professor Osodeke said.