XPIRATION OF ULTIMATUM: AAUASU INITIATES THE THIRD SIEGE OF ALUTA

PRESS STATEMENT

EXPIRATION OF ULTIMATUM: AAUASU INITIATES THE THIRD SIEGE OF ALUTA

His Excellency,
Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa
Executive Governor,
Ondo State.

THE TIME FOR ACTION IS NOW

The Adekunle Ajasin University Students’ Union (AAUASU), in conjunction with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (Ondo Axis), hereby formally notifies the Ondo State Government, relevant authorities, and the general public that the 24-hour ultimatum issued by NANS JCC Ondo Axis and the 72-hour ultimatum issued by AAUASU expire today, September 7th, 2026.

These ultimatums were issued against the backdrop of the prolonged industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NAAT), and Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), which has continued to disrupt academic activities and place the educational future of students in serious uncertainty.

The prolonged industrial action by these union bodies has subjected students to academic disruption, uncertainty, frustration, and an indefinite interruption of their educational pursuits. Students cannot continue to bear the consequences of a crisis over which they have no control.

But our education cannot continue to wait.

Following the expiration of the respective ultimatums and in the absence of a satisfactory resolution, AAUASU, in conjunction with NANS JCC Ondo Axis, hereby announces the commencement of the 3rd C of Aluta.

This action is a peaceful and lawful demonstration of our collective grievances. It is not a threat to the Ondo State Government, nor is it an attempt to undermine constituted authority. Rather, it is a resolute expression of the frustration and legitimate concerns of students whose academic progression and future continue to be affected by the prolonged industrial action involving ASUU, SSANU, NAAT, and NASU.

In furtherance of this peaceful struggle, the AAUASU Secretariat will temporarily relocate from the Main Gate of Adekunle Ajasin University to Alagbaka, Akure, where the Student Union Government shall continue its peaceful demonstration and engagement with relevant authorities until our concerns receive meaningful attention and concrete steps are taken toward resolving the crisis.

We shall mobilize peacefully, massively, and responsibly.

Our presence on the streets is not borne out of hatred for government or disrespect for constituted authority. It is borne out of our firm conviction that education is the foundation of our future and an indispensable investment in the future of Ondo State.

We therefore call upon His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Executive Governor of Ondo State, to urgently intervene and deploy the full weight of his office toward finding a lasting resolution to the prolonged industrial action involving ASUU, SSANU, NAAT, and NASU.

We equally call on all relevant stakeholders, including the affected union bodies and appropriate authorities, to urgently return to meaningful engagement and take decisive steps toward ending the disruption of academic activities.

We will remain peaceful.
We will remain responsible.
We will remain resolute.
And we will continue to make our voices heard.

Until our voices are heard and meaningful action is taken, we shall continue our peaceful demonstration and engagement, demanding justice, accountability, and an urgent end to the prolonged industrial action affecting our academic pursuits.

SIGNED:
PRESIDENT
FOLAGBADE GREATNESS AYOOLA(GREATNESS OF AAUA)
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GENERAL SECRETARY
AMOS OLUWATIIMILEYIN(BIG SAM)
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PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
OMOMOWO TIMILEHIN AYOMI(TOM TOM OF AAUA)
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