ASUU threatens industrial action over Wike’s allocation of UniAbuja land
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Verified Synthesis~28s readThe Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja Chapter, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of unlawfully allocating university land to private companies and individuals. Speaking during a press conference at the university on Tuesday, ASUU-UniAbuja Chairperson, Sylvanus Ugoh, a professor, said the union can no longer guarantee industrial harmony on the campus unless the FCT Minister reverses the allocations.
Context & Background
- ✦He claimed the university had acquired 11,000 hectares with no documents, and directed the Director of Lands and other FCT Administration agencies to reallocate the rest of the land for planned development in the district.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Tuesday:Speaking during a press conference at the university on Tuesday, ASUU-UniAbuja Chairperson, Sylvanus Ugoh, a professor, said the union can no longer guarantee industrial harmony on the campus unless the FCT Minister reverses the allocations.26 September:The union said Mr Wike’s 26 September allocation of land to certain companies and individuals was a violation of an order of the Maitama High Court, which ordered all parties to maintain status quo.2025:Background In June 2025, while commissioning an access road to the EFCC Institute in the Giri district of the FCT, Mr Wike announced that he was cutting the university’s land from 11,000 to 4,000 hectares and accused it of land grabbing.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja Chapter, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of unlawfully allocating university land to private companies and individuals.
- Speaking during a press conference at the university on Tuesday, ASUU-UniAbuja Chairperson, Sylvanus Ugoh, a professor, said the union can no longer guarantee industrial harmony on the campus unless the FCT Minister reverses the allocations.
- He claimed the university had acquired 11,000 hectares with no documents, and directed the Director of Lands and other FCT Administration agencies to reallocate the rest of the land for planned development in the district.
Key Facts:Tuesday: Speaking during a press conference at the university on Tuesday, ASUU-UniAbuja Chairperson, Sylvanus Ugoh, a professor, said the union can no longer guarantee industrial harmony on the campus unless the FCT Minister reverses the allocations.26 September: The union said Mr Wike’s 26 September allocation of land to certain companies and individuals was a violation of an order of the Maitama High Court, which ordered all parties to maintain status quo.2025: Background In June 2025, while commissioning an access road to the EFCC Institute in the Giri district of the FCT, Mr Wike announced that he was cutting the university’s land from 11,000 to 4,000 hectares and accused it of land grabbing.
Editorial Excerpt
Speaking during a press conference at the university on Tuesday, ASUU-UniAbuja Chairperson, Sylvanus Ugoh, a professor, said the union can no longer guarantee industrial harmony on the campus unless the FCT Minister reverses the allocations.
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What is the latest development regarding Federal Capital Territory?
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja Chapter, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of unlawfully allocating university land to private companies and individuals.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Speaking during a press conference at the university on Tuesday, ASUU-UniAbuja Chairperson, Sylvanus Ugoh, a professor, said the union can no longer guarantee industrial harmony on the campus unless the FCT Minister reverses the allocations.
