INFLUENCE OF ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSTIES’ STRIKE ON STUDENTS’ EXTRA – CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA

Abstract

The paper examined the influence of Academic Staff Union of Universities’ strike on students’ extra-curricular activities in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. The study specifically determined the influence of Academic Staff Union of Universities’ (ASUU) strike on students’ extra-curricular activities in Ambrose Alli University. Out of 350 students who were given questionnaire copies to fill, only 260 copies were returned, representing 74.29%. Data collated were analyzed with tables and simple percentages. The t-test statistic was employed to test the hypothesis stated. The result of data analysis of the study revealed that ASUU strike has a significant influence on students’ extra-curricular activities in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that ASUU strike has a significant influence on students’ extra-curricular activities in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. Findings of the study revealed that most protracted strikes could have been averted if necessary steps were taken to build a good relationship between both parties. Therefore, the Government should ensure that all agreements signed and reached with the ASUU in public universities are implemented as agreed. Government should be proactive to negotiate with the ASUU in public universities before they embark on any strike. The study therefore recommended that ASUU members in public universities should devise other means such as articulated dialogue rather than the use of strikes to resolve aggrieved issues.