FUPRE VC Condemns PENGASSAN’s Court Action, Deems Blocking Entrances Contemptuous

The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), has expressed disappointment and frustration over the recent actions of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). According to reports, PENGASSAN had taken the university to court, which the VC deemed unnecessary and unwarranted. Furthermore, the association had also blocked the entrances to the university, a move that the VC described as contemptuous and disruptive to academic activities. The VC emphasized that the university is a place of learning and should not be used as a battleground for industrial disputes. The VC also stated that the university management had always been open to dialogue and negotiation with PENGASSAN, but the association’s actions had made it difficult to find a peaceful resolution. The blocking of entrances had caused inconvenience to students, staff, and visitors, and had also affected the smooth operation of the university. The VC appealed to PENGASSAN to reconsider its actions and work towards a peaceful resolution. The university management had also assured students and staff that it would do everything possible to ensure that academic activities continued uninterrupted. The VC also expressed concern over the potential impact of PENGASSAN’s actions on the university’s reputation and relationships with other stakeholders. The university had always been committed to maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders, including PENGASSAN, and had always been willing to listen to their concerns and work towards a mutually beneficial solution. However, the VC stated that the university would not be intimidated or coerced into taking any action that would compromise its values and principles. The VC also called on the government and other relevant authorities to intervene in the matter and help find a peaceful resolution. The university management had also taken steps to ensure the safety and security of students and staff, and had increased security presence on campus. The VC emphasized that the university would continue to prioritize the welfare and well-being of its students and staff, and would do everything possible to ensure that they were not affected by the ongoing dispute. The VC also stated that the university would continue to engage with PENGASSAN and other stakeholders to find a peaceful resolution to the dispute. The university management had also assured the public that it would continue to provide updates on the situation and would work towards a resolution that would be in the best interest of all parties involved. The VC concluded by emphasizing the importance of maintaining a peaceful and conducive learning environment, and called on all stakeholders to work towards achieving this goal. The university community had been affected by the dispute, and the VC appealed to all parties to consider the potential impact of their actions on the students and staff. The VC also stated that the university would continue to prioritize academic excellence and would do everything possible to ensure that students received the best possible education. The university management had also taken steps to minimize the disruption caused by the dispute, and had implemented contingency plans to ensure that academic activities continued uninterrupted. The VC emphasized that the university would emerge stronger and more resilient from the current challenges, and would continue to be a leading institution in the country. The university had always been committed to excellence and would continue to strive for excellence in all areas of its operations. The VC also stated that the university would continue to engage with stakeholders and would work towards building stronger relationships with all parties involved. The university management had also assured the public that it would continue to provide updates on the situation and would work towards a resolution that would be in the best interest of all parties involved.

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