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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Calabar chapter, has sensitised students of the institution over the planned strike by the union if the federal government fails to meet their demands.

Dr. John Edor, Chairman of the union in UNICAL, who organized a forum on Thursday in Calabar, sensitized the students on the demands of ASUU and why they intend to embark on strike.

He said that the students were critical in the decision of the union.

According to Edor, ASUU was demanding for the deployment of the University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) in the payment of salaries of lecturers.

He highlighted other demands to include; release of funds for the revitalization of universities, payment of salary arrears, payment of Earned Academic Allowance, and the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement.

Edor noted that the state of infrastructure in public universities had deteriorated to a level where students no longer have accommodation in the hostels due to lack of facilities, adding that lecture halls were no longer enough to meet the students’ population.

After the sensitization engagement between ASUU and the students, the chairman led the students in a solidarity walk with other members of the union to press for their demands from the federal government.

“The federal government entered into a Memorandum of Action in Dec. 2020 with ASUU to end the prolonged strike action by the union.

“One year down the line, the federal government has willfully refused to honour the Memorandum of Action.

“What we are struggling for is the good of the students and the growth of the education sector in the country.

“We have to sensitise the general public and in particular the students of the University of Calabar.

“I am happy that the Nigerian students in UNICAL are joining forces with ASUU to press home their demands for the growth of the education sector,” he said.

He called on the federal government to rise up to its responsibility especially as it concerns the education sector in Nigeria.

Edor urged the federal government to prioritize education in Nigeria by investing massively in the sector.

Speaking on behalf of the students, Mr. Tryon Bassey, who is the Students Union President, said that the demands by ASUU were genuine and timely, following the dearth of infrastructure in public universities.

“We the students of the University of Calabar have joined forces with ASUU to ensure that their demands are met.

“The federal government should release funds for the revitalization of universities in Nigeria,” he said.

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“Lights, Camera, Abuja! AICL GMD Attends SIN Premiere, Reinforces Support for Creative Economy”

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Abuja, Nigeria – July 12, 2025 – The Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, attended the highly anticipated premiere of the movie SIN as the Special Guest of Honour at Silverbird Cinemas, Jabi Lake Mall, on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

The premiere drew industry stakeholders, creative talents, investors, and cinema enthusiasts to celebrate Nigeria’s evolving film industry. Ambassador Tamuno’s presence underscored AICL’s ongoing commitment to positioning Abuja as a leading destination for film, culture, and creative enterprise.

The Abuja Film Village project is a visionary initiative and subsidiary of AICL designed to create a thriving hub for film production and entertainment in the heart of Nigeria. Which aligns with AICL’s mandate to drive impactful investments in Abuja’s creative economy, and also echo the broader development goals of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, the Group Managing Director of Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL), expressed excitement over the premiere of SIN, describing the film as a compelling and socially relevant production that reflects the power of storytelling in shaping public awareness.

“This is an international-standard film, and we’re truly excited to see this level of work being produced” she said. “SIN is not just a movie — it’s a message. These are the kinds of stories we need to tell, especially to our young people, to help them understand the risks of getting involved in things they don’t fully comprehend.”

The movie SIN, written and produced by Jim Iyke explores the dark realities of drug use and trafficking, shedding light on the devastating impact of substance abuse on individuals, families, and communities. It showcases the depth of Nigerian storytelling and the growing potential of Abuja as a cinematic backdrop for socially conscious films.

The premiere was attended by notable figures from the public and private sectors, including Abdullahi Auwal Rano [Chairman AA Rano group of companies], Charles Odii[DG/CEO of SMEDAN], DCG BM Jibo[Deputy Comptroller of Customs] and Prince Nicolas Okachukwu amongst others.

AICL’s strategic initiative of the Abuja Film Village Project are in line with the vision of the Renewed Hope Agenda championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritizes youth development, job creation, and cultural revitalization through strategic public-private partnerships.

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