NANS President, Sunday Asefon, gave the
order this in a letter addressed to
zonal coordinators of the union, on Friday.
It read, “Sequel to our ultimatum issued to
Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to find lasting
solution to their face-off for our university to reopen on or before 28th March
2022.
“With no hope in sight for resumption of
academic activities on our campuses, you are by this notice directed to
commence immediately, mass mobilization of students to resume their academic
activities on the newly created University of Street, Abuja.
“Students are enjoined to come along with
their cooking utensils, mattresses, mosquito-treated net and other needed
logistics to make the stay conducive as the protest may last longer than
expected until campuses are reopened.
“The Coordinator of NANS Zone C, Abah
Owoicho has been appointed as Registrar of the New University of Abuja Street
and coordinator of the mass occupational protest.
“While looking forward to your swift
consideration for immediate action, please accept our regards.”
ASUU had on March 14, after the expiration of its four-week warning strike which it
declared on Monday, February 14, extended the industrial action by eight weeks.