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CDHR Knocks Government ‘s Move To Proscribe ASUU
CDHR Knocks Government ‘s Move To Proscribe ASUU
As reactions continue to trail the Federal Government’s move to proscribe the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), CDHR has described the move as not only unconstitutional but also hypocritical as negotiation is ongoing towards ending the lingering strike.
In a statement signed by Comrade Idris Afees Olayinka, CDHR National Publicity Secretary, and made available to the National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, the association said that this is not the first time the union is proscribed.
According to them, it was proscribed twice in the history of its existence, first on August 7, 1988, and subsequently on August 23, 1992. CDHR describes the proposed action as unreasonable, ill-thought out and impracticable as this could further worsen the situation and deepen the crisis taking a cue from antecedents.
They maintained that the move is hypocritical and unreasonable because it amounts to sidestepping the legitimate concerns of ASUU, which are largely for the survival of public tertiary education in Nigeria.
Specifically, ASUU has accused the Federal Government of violating the principles of collective bargaining by rejecting the recommendations of the Professor Nimi Brigg’s Committee which was set up to renegotiate the 2009 agreement. Recall that the same
Government had equally abandoned the recommendations of its preceeding Committee on the renegotiation of the 2009 Agreement. Till date, the Federal Government has been unable to respond to these serious allegations which signpost FG’s dogma and despotism in this matter being current dominant features and characterisation of this Government both in governance and industrial relations.
“CDHR draws the attention of the Federal Government to Ss 39 and 40 of the nation’s Constitution and other international industrial treaties which render Federal Government’s proposed proscription of the Union illegal, illegitimate, unconstitutional and impracticable.
The right ASUU has to exist as a union is guaranteed under Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution and Article 10 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act and would require fundamental constitutional amendments to contemplate the ill-fated idea of proscription.
“Similarly, the freedom of association and protection of the right to organise convention No. 87 of the International Labour Organisation Convention completely prevent the Federal Government from banning or suspending trade unions having duly subscribed to the convention.
“The ILO Convention guarantees the principle that parties to the convention are obligated to ensure the right of both employers and employees to join an organisation of their choice and remain free from any influence of authorities.
“In addition, the Federal Government will have to withdraw its ratification of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention No 87 of the International Labour Organisation before it could toy with such dubious idea.
“CDHR, however, calls the attention of the Federal Government to desist from this diabolical move to proscribe the Academic Staff Union of University but rather be advised to face the realities, intensify efforts to meet the union’s demands and put the nation’s public universities on a pedestal that would enable them compete globally.
“In the unlikely event that the Federal Government continues to nurse the impracticable idea of proscribing ASUU, CDHR will have no option than to mobilise and join forces with other patriotic and progressive formations in the country to resist this unholy move.”
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We Must Build A Virile Legislature For The Future, Speaker Obasa Says
Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Sunday, counselled members of the House to strengthen the legislative arm of government ahead of the future.
Dr. Obasa gave the advice in Abeokuta, Ogun State at the opening of a three-day budget retreat for lawmakers and staff of the House with the theme: ‘Optimising the legislature’s power of the Purse’ for effective service delivery in Lagos State’.
The Speaker challenged the lawmakers to be committed in their legislative duties as they must leave lasting legacies for the future, strengthen governance, responsibility and accountability.
He charged the lawmakers on improved and effective legislative oversight functions being one of the responsibilities of the legislature.
“What we do now is really not about us; it is for the totality of the system.
“I appreciate this budget retreat. Each one of us must be responsible in carrying out the assignments we are tasked with. This is very essential.
“We carry out budget scrutiny based on what is presented by the executive. Once we give a go-ahead, it means the executive must comply and treat it accordingly because it has become a law.
“Going forward, all the reports of each committee must be presented at the floor of the House. This will help us decide on how to act for the sake of transparency and accountability,” the Speaker said.
He advised the lawmakers against docility in the task of ensuring that Lagos continues to weather economic storms.
“We all have roles to play and, in doing that, sentiments and self-benefits must be removed. The day you start with self-benefit, you have become a failure.
“If you do your job the way you should do it, you will earn your respect and will be held in high esteem by the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
“We are here today again to look at how we can improve on the laws we make at the House of Assembly as well as our oversight functions.
‘Let’s continue to be dedicated and loyal and I am sure we will get there. Let’s always straighten the path for Lagosians and those coming behind us,” he urged.
In his opening remark, the Clerk and Head of Service of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, described the retreat as an avenue to have insights into the state’s budget.
While commending the Speaker, he urged the participants to “be attentive and take home fresh ideas and knowledge.”
Eromosele Ebhomele
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
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