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ASUU strike: UNILAG assures students exams will be held
**ASUU Strike: UNILAG Reassures Students on Exams Amidst Ongoing Crisis**
The ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been causing unrest in various universities across Nigeria, including the University of Lagos (UNILAG). However, the Chairman of the UNILAG ASUU chapter, Prof Idowu Keinde, has given students some assurance amidst the crisis.
According to Prof Keinde, one of the main reasons behind the strike is the incomplete payment of lecturers' salaries. Specifically, the lecturers have not been receiving their Consolidated Salary Structure for Academics, Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, and Professorial Allowance. This situation is not unique to UNILAG, as many Nigerian universities are facing similar challenges.
The strike by ASUU has been ongoing for several weeks, causing disruptions to academic activities and affecting students' progress. Many students have been left wondering if their exams will be held as scheduled, given the ongoing crisis. However, Prof Keinde has reassured students that efforts are being made to ensure that exams are held at the stipulated time.
This development is a welcome relief to students who have been anxiously waiting for an update on the situation. The assurance from Prof Keinde has boosted their morale, giving them hope that their academic calendar will not be severely impacted.
It is worth noting that this situation is not the first time that the issue of unpaid salaries has led to a strike by ASUU. In the past, similar issues have resulted in prolonged industrial actions, causing students to miss out on valuable time in the classroom.
The hope is that the current crisis will be resolved amicably, and students will be able to complete their academic program without further disruptions. With the assurance from Prof Keinde, students can now focus on their studies, knowing that their exams will be held as scheduled.
In the meantime, the Nigerian government and the management of UNILAG are urged to work together to resolve the issue of unpaid salaries and other grievances that led to the strike. This will ensure that students are not affected by the ongoing crisis and can continue with their studies without interruptions.