ASUU: UNN Chapter Accuses Actor Williams Uchemba Of Lying Against Members

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Nigeria (UNN), Nsukka has stated that Nollywood star Williams Uchemba's claim that its members demanded assistance from him because they could not feed as a result of the strike is not true.

In a statement by Comrade Christian Opata and Comrade Michael Nwokedi, Chairman and Secretary of ASUU, UNN, it was stated that the union leadership contacted Uchemba and he apologised.

"The union is not aware of any such plea as ASUU-UNN has a welfare scheme for cushioning the effect of the prolonged strike for members.

Williams Uchemba

"The attention of the leadership of ASUU-UNN has been drawn to a video credited to Uchemba, saying lecturers are soliciting support from the general public through him, to help feed themselves and their families.

"The union is not aware of any such plea as ASUU-UNN has a welfare scheme for cushioning the effect of the prolonged strike for members.

"UNN-ASUU has a welfare scheme for cushioning the effects of the withheld salaries of our members and the majority of members who applied for help under the scheme received the money.

"This welfare for our members is not limited to feeding alone but payment of health bills, school fees of children, house rent among others", the statement reads.