By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Progressives (COOU) Branch has debunked what they described as a rumour, making the rounds that the University is on strike, even as they dissociated themselves from the purportedly circulated strike action letter.
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, ASUU COOU Progressives, Professor Innocent Ngangah, and the Secretary, COOU Progressives, Professor Onyema Iloh, and made available to newsmen.
‘The attention of COOU Progressives has been drawn to a circulating letter issued by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU COOU Branch), dated 14th October 2025, notifying staff and students of a commencement of a 14-Day warning strike.
‘We wish to categorically state that the said letter does not represent the official position of the academic community of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) Anambra State, Nigeria. The COOU Progressives, a responsible and forward-looking body of academics, hereby dissociate itself from the purported strike action.
‘We reaffirm COOU Progressives are not on strike. Teaching, supervision, research, examination, and all other academic and administrative activities in the university will continue as scheduled. Members of the Progressives are fully committed to maintaining academic stability and ensuring uninterrupted learning and research activities within our institution.
‘We therefore, direct all our members and the entire student body to disregard the misleading circular and continue with their normal academic engagements without fear or hesitation. The Progressives remain focused on constructive dialogue, academic excellence, and the overall development of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. We appreciate your cooperation, dedication, and understanding as we collectively uphold the integrity and progress of our great institution,’ the statement read.
