The owner of the Human Rights radio station, Ahmed Isah popularly called Ordinary President has asked Nigerians to raise N18 billion for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
The rights activist who pledged to donate N10 million said the money will be paid to ASUU to enable its members to resume academic activities.
He noted that the campaign is meant to support the government’s efforts in resolving ASUU’s grievances.
Despite various insinuations by the public, ASUU has stated that its ongoing strike is over improved welfare packages, better working conditions, and the implementation of various agreements signed with the Federal Government between 2009 and 2020.
Speaking on his radio show, The human rights activist accused people around the President of not reporting the true state of the Nation. He then advised that the president sends trustworthy delegates, in disguise, to infiltrate the society and get the “real feelings of the people.”
“Mr President sir, in case you are not aware students, have been on strike for months now and there is no sign that ASUU is about to call off the strike. What they are asking for is N18 billion. You are not the one that made the agreement with them but the government is continuous.
“You came, you took over the office of someone who decided on behalf of that office. Occupying the office now, you have no other option than to see it through or renegotiate.”
Isah went on to announce his bid to help the government raise 18million for ASUU within two weeks.
He also noted that student Tweeps have also shown enthusiasm towards helping out. According to him, some students have pledged between N50 to N50,000 to help raise the funds for ASUU.
He kicked off the fundraising campaign on Berekete Family, a radio show dedicated to addressing human rights issues of everyday Nigerians.
