UniAbuja: Why we are not on strike - Medical, dental academics

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The Nigerian Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), University of Abuja (UniAbuja) branch, has dissociated itself from the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

In a statement jointly signed by its chairman, Prof. Kolawole Olorunshola, and the secretary, Dr Jonah Peter Thursday, UniAbuja NAMDA stated that it has resolved not to be part of the ongoing strike by ASUU members.

It further urged the general public to note that members of NAMDA are currently teaching the students in the campus , adding that normal academic activities will continue in the College of Health Sciences, UniAbuja.

The statement reads: "On behalf of the Nigerian Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), University of Abuja branch, we write to inform you that NAMDA held a virtual emergency congress meeting on Saturday.

"Our members have resolved not to be part of the ongoing strike declared by the University of Abuja ASUU members.

"As far as NAMDA members on this campus are concerned, normal academic activities will continue in the College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja."