News: Enugu State University Sacks 153 Lecturers

Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) - Massive sack has rocked ESUT with several lecturers in the school relieved of their duties without any official explanation from the school's management.


 
The authorities of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu has sacked 153 lecturers from its employ, according to the Tribune.

Although no official reason was given for the exercise, but it was gathered that the sack, which also affected a Professor and a Reader cut across various departments in the university.

A statement announcing the sack dated November 23 and signed by the Registrar, Leonard Khama, and made available to Tribune Online, said: "I am directed to inform you and you are hereby informed that the university is presently not positioned to employ you.

"You should, therefore, hand over university property in your possession to the Head of Department. If, however, your services are required in the future by the university, you will be informed accordingly."

The affected staff are currently bewildered as they are said not to have an knowledge of the reason behind the sack.

Source: Tori.ng