The Governor of Ebonyi state, Martin Elechi, has said the National Assembly has failed in its duty by not proscribing the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
Elechi said the activities of the Union were tantamount to sabotage and capable of causing grievous injury to the State of the Nation.
Speaking with media in Abakaliki he said the major victims of the strike were the students.
He said,” I blame the National Assembly for not proscribing ASUU. That union is due for proscription. The way they are going about the strike is sabotage.
“The ASUU strike is unfortunate, I hope that common sense will prevail. If you say a lot is lacking in the university you are correct, but it is like that in almost all other sectors of the country.
“The major victims of the strike are not government but the students. When you go on strike you have to be reasonable so that you do not destroy everything.
“The strike could have dire consequences on the security of the country. The National Assembly should be blamed for not proscribing ASUU. The union is due for proscription. The way they are going is sabotage.”