Education

Lecturers Resume Academic Activities In NSUK Shun Ongoing ASUU Strike

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4 years ago

October 7, 2022

By David Christopher, Lafia

Some lecturers of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) have commenced academic activities despite the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

Dr Samuel Alu, ASUU NSUK branch Chairman,Mr Abraham Ekpo, Information and Protocol Officer of the institution and Mr Najeem Gbefwi, NSUK Students Union Government (SUG) confirmed the development to newsmen at the institution in Keffi local government area of the state on Thursday.

Our correspondent also went around the lecture halls and confirmed that lectures took place at the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences among others.

Our correspondent also revealed that the resumption of academic activities is in line with the directive of the institution recently issued via a statement calling on students to resume back to school for academic activities but ASUU NSUK branch resisted the move.

The union in the institution vowed to continue with the ongoing strike action by the national body till the federal government and the national body reach an agreement on it’s demands and the strike is called off by the national body.

Speaking on the development, Ekpo described it as a win for all and a return to normalcy for the school, especially students who have patiently for a resolution to the crises that instigated the strike action so they can continue with their studies.

“The information we have is that lectures have started across board but you know this thing is gradual. We have departments that just released their timetable yesterday.

“So it’s natural for attendance during the first week of resumption to be a bit low. I am sure by next week, you will see a large turnout and academic activities will become more regular,” he said.

Also speaking, Gbefwi also confirmed that the school is in session and lectures have commenced in some departments but albeit attendance is still low.

“Lectures have been holding. Students in some departments were even given assignments and they are working on it. So academic activities have commenced and we pray to have a smooth semester.

“Even in the midst of the ASUU strike, a lot of lecturers have shown willingness to teach and to make that sacrifice and that compromise,” he said.

He however affirmed that there was still low turnout of students hence the call for a general congress to be held on Friday to further inform students on the need to resume.

However, ASUU NSUK branch Chairman, Alu who expressed disappointment over the development added that the union in the institution is not surprised or deterred by the actions of the lecturers who have chosen to resume and will continue with the strike action till a logical conclusion is arrived at by the federal government and the national body of the union.

“We met just one person in one of the faculty violating what we had agreed on. So we went further to take note of the strike violator and we are processing his query.

“We are hoping he will get the query before the end of today. We expect him to reply before we process further. That is not to say much is happening.

“I was thinking by today the whole students would have been flooded with students and academic activities would have overtaken the whole system but the campus is still a shadow of itself,” he said.

He reassured that no amount of threat will force members of the union to jettison their resolution and resolve to execute the national strike to a logical conclusion.

“For those who are already lecturing, I understand there were some inducements here and there. I wouldn’t know why any member of the union would want to break the strike. However we are calling on our members to remain resolute,” he said.

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Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access

Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global

Published

2 months ago

August 18, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.

Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.

The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.

Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.

He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”

In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.

The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”

“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.

Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.

Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.

“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”

General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.

She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.

Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.

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