Threat by ASUU Unilag to disrupt the Governing Council Meeting

The attention of the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr Bolanle Olawale Babalakin , SAN has
been drawn to the notice of Congress by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of
Lagos branch, scheduled for Wednesday , 15 th of July , 2020 at the Foyer of the Council Chambers.
I have the instruction of the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of Council to inform members of the
University Community and the general public as follows:

1. It is important to note that Council had earlier issued a notice for the Council Meeting
   commencing on the same 15 th of July 2020.
2. This Council Meeting, apart from being statutory was also requisitioned by the Vice Chancellor
   of the University.
3. The Vice Chancellor , Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe , FAS recently requisitioned the
   meeting to the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr Wale Babalakin on
   May 11, 2020 and June 26, 2020 respectively.
4. The time and topic by ASUU for their Congress clearly indicate its plan ASUU to disrupt the
   Council Meeting, especially since it has issued several threats to prevent the Pro Chancellor from
   coming to the University.
5. This action is violently against the provision of Section 41, subsection 1 of the 1999 Constitution
   of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) ( Fourth Alteration), which guarantees freedom
   of movement of Nigerians within Nigeria.
6. ASUU as a trade union under the laws of Nigeria is also expected to know that Section 4 of the
   Trade Union Act states that “No person shall subject any other person to any form of constraint
   or restriction in the course of persuasion.”
7. Obviously, ASUU, University of Lagos Chapter has shown clearly that it is a group that does not
   adhere to the Constitution of Nigeria or the Trade Union law which it is a part of.
8. As a responsible Council, we will not engage ASUU, University of Lagos branch on issues that are
   beyond its duties, powers and responsibilities under the laws of Nigeria.
9. We therefore advice all law abiding Nigerians to discountenance the action of the leadership of
   ASUU, University of Lagos branch and go about their legitimate duties as they will be protected
   under the laws of the federation.