Eksu students lament lecturers endless strike
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EKSU Students Lament Lecturers' Endless Strike
Ado-Ekiti - Students of Ekiti State University (EKSU) have expressed their frustration and disappointment over the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the institution.
The strike, which has been ongoing for several months, has disrupted academic activities and left students in limbo, with many expressing concerns about their future.
"I'm tired of this strike. I've been at home for months, and I don't know when I'll be able to return to school," said a frustrated student, who preferred to remain anonymous.
Another student, who identified himself as Olamide, said, "We're not even sure when the strike will be called off. It's like the lecturers are not serious about our education."
The students' union of EKSU has also expressed its disappointment over the strike, calling on the government and ASUU to find a solution to the impasse.
"We understand the reasons behind the strike, but we can't continue to be held hostage by the strike," said the President of the Students' Union, Olamide Adeyemi.
The strike, which began in February, was called by ASUU over issues such as inadequate funding, poor working conditions, and the non-implementation of the 2009 agreement between the union and the government.
The university's management has also been criticized for its handling of the strike, with some students accusing it of not doing enough to resolve the issue.
"We're not sure what the management is doing to resolve the strike. We just keep hearing promises, but nothing seems to be happening," said a student, who asked not to be named.
The strike has also had a negative impact on the students' academic performance, with many struggling to keep up with their studies.
"I'm worried about my academic performance. I'm not sure how I'll be able to catch up with my studies once the strike is called off," said a student, who is in her final year.
The students are calling on the government and ASUU to find a solution to the strike as soon as possible, so that they can return to school and continue their education.
"We just want to go back to school and focus on our studies. We're tired of this strike," said Adeyemi.
The strike has also had a negative impact on the university's reputation, with many students expressing concerns about the institution's ability to provide quality education.
"I'm not sure if I'll be able to get a good job after graduation. The strike has affected my academic performance, and I'm worried about my future," said a student, who is in his final year.
The university's management has promised to do everything possible to resolve the strike and get students back to school as soon as possible.
"We're working hard to resolve the strike and get students back to school. We understand the importance of education, and we're committed to providing quality education to our students," said the university's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Oyelekan.
However, the students are skeptical about the university's ability to resolve the strike, and are calling on the government and ASUU to take immediate action to resolve the issue.
"We just want to go back to school and focus on our studies. We're tired of this strike," said Adeyemi.