Gov Otti apologizes to ASUU over ABSU strike

Author: Daniel ChibuikePublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Gov Otti apologizes to ASUU over ABSU strike

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State apologized to the Academic Staff Union of Universities at Abia State University for the non-implementation of an approval he granted in April 2026. Otti stated that the strike by ASUU members could have been avoided if his approval had been implemented. He also emphasized that measures would be taken to prevent a recurrence of such issues in the future.

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