TAWASA urges lecturers, govt to end strike
The Tangale-Waja Students Association has urged Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), to suspend the ongoing strike in the interest of its members.
According to a statement issued by the National President of the Association Dalibi Biti, he called on the parties involved to find lasting solution to the perennial challenges.
Biti also urged members to engage themselves into useful ventures, stressing that with such the pain of losing academic schedule would be ameliorated.
The statement partly read, “Firstly, industrial strike action: I humbly call the attention of federal government, ASUU, ASUP, top politicians, traditional rulers, and religions leaders to put all hands on desk to come up with lasting solution that would allow the students to go back to school.
“I want to urge my fellow students not to be use by politicians as thugs at last to regret their actions. Nevertheless, utilise the opportunity you have to be creative and productive.”
While urging party leaders in the state to position youths, and those who are positive-minded towards the affairs of the young people for elective offices, Biti lauded the support the association has got from stakeholders over the years.
“Secondly, I urge the Gombe south all political parties’ leaders to select credible candidates in the forth-coming primary elections that would have youth at heart and will support education in due course. And I’m assuring you that Gombe South Students would support such candidate appropriately.
“TAWASA leadership is appreciating the efforts of all individuals that support our students in one way with another and we expect more from our citizens.
“Finally, my speech would not be meaningful if i fail to eulogise and appreciate the concerted effort of TAWASA stakeholders , EXCOs and all National tribal Associations which maximally supported us towards this journey may God reward you richly. Thank you for your usual cooperation,” the statement added
