ASUU, Ebonyi Government’s meeting ends in deadlock

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5 years ago

January 20, 2021

The meeting to resolve the impasse between the delegation of the Academic Staff Union of Nigeria Universities (ASUU) and the Ebonyi Government on Tuesday ended in a deadlock.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting was to amicably resolve the face-off between both parties which has disrupted academic activities in the university.

Prof. Emmanuel Osedeke, National Vice-President, Academics of ASUU, said the delegation was disappointed with the reaction of the state governor, who is the visitor to the university.

“We came to discuss issues such as university’s governing council which was dissolved about two months ago and has not been re-constituted.

“We are not smiling after this meeting because the visitor allowed minor issues of personalities to override the main issues we raised.

“This is the reason for the deadlock as the visitor was busy talking about the university’s ASUU chairman whom, he calls a boy and claims he was insulting him.

“The visitor said that he would therefore, not relate with the university’s ASUU chairman and we don’t know what next to come,” he said.

He said that delegation would, however, discuss the development at its congress on Jan. 20 and brief its national body for decisions to be taken.

“The visitor also repeated his threats on the university’s’ ASUU chairman, claiming that he would be held responsible for anything that happens,” he said.

Dr Onyebuchi Chima, the Commissioner for Education in Ebonyi, on his part, said that the governor did not threaten anyone and did not back out from the negotiations.

“The delegation should approach the university’s leadership to get the correct facts before meeting with its visitor.

“The governor’s office is a centre of peace and if one’s presentation does not go according to his points, it does not constitute a threat.

“I am a member of ASUU in the university, I belong and what transpired at the meeting was a show of unpreparedness on the part the ASUU delegation that was fed with erroneous facts,” he said.

He added that neither the state ministry of education nor the office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Higher Education was aware of the delegation’s visit and faulted such an arrangement.

“No people will own the state more than us as the governor is working hard to develop all areas of the state, including education which I head.

“The sector has the highest allocation in the state’s 2021 budget with 19.5 per cent and is to be developed from the cradle.

“We fought and realise the educated ones among us, so we know what education can do for us,” he said.

Pius Akutah’s Alleged Fraud at Nigerian Shippers Council Uncovered

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2 days ago

November 28, 2025

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Investigations by Nigerian Concord Newspaper reveal that the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Mr. Pius Akutah, has allegedly misappropriated public funds for a lavish lifestyle.

According to our findings, within months of assuming office, Akutah allegedly purchased a bulletproof SUV valued at approximately N850 million. In addition, he is reported to have acquired over twenty exotic SUVs for use as a convoy.

Akutah is also said to have acquired multiple high-value properties, including three in Abuja’s Maitama and Asokoro districts worth over N2 billion, and two in Lagos’ Banana Island valued at N1.8 billion. These acquisitions appear far beyond the scope of his official salary and allowances.

Further investigation suggests that Akutah may be using public funds to support political ambitions, including allegedly grooming militants across 23 local government areas in Benue State for a potential 2027 gubernatorial bid.

Staff of the Shippers Council reportedly claim that Akutah frequently accesses the council’s treasury without proper authorization. Some insiders have indicated that a petition will soon be filed with the EFCC, ICPC, and the Presidency to report his alleged misconduct.

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Pius Akutah’s Alleged Fraud at Nigerian Shippers Council Uncovered

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November 28, 2025

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Special Birthday Wishes to Zege Mule U Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa

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5 days ago

November 25, 2025

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I am writing to felicitate with Your Excellency, Atku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice-President of Nigeria (Zege Mule u Tiv & Wazirin Adamawa)
on the occasion of your 79th birthday anniversary.

I join your teeming admirers globally in celebrating you on this special day, an adorable Statesman and my Boss.
I recall with nostalgia, how countless generations have benefited from your generosity, wealth of experience and benevolence including being my key benefactor even as a young lawyer for my professional success.

Your Excellency, may your special day be filled with grandeur befitting your illustrious career.

I wish you continued success, prosperity, and an unending stream of accolades.

It takes a remarkable kind of fortitude to remain active in public life well into one’s golden years. Your dedication and patriotism remain truly exceptional.

May you enjoy a day of reflection on your many years of fruitful service to humanity. It is my prayer that God Almighty grants you many more healthy, fruitful, and fulfilling years ahead, and continues to endow you with wisdom, strength, and the grace to keep contributing to our nation-building.

Happy Birthday, Your Excellency.

Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN.
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice