The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ruled out embarking on another strike amid the controversial October salary paid to its members.

The union, however, condemned what it called an attempt by the federal government to turn the academics into casual workers through the so-called ‘pro-rata’ payment for 18 days.

ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke stated this after a marathon National Executive Council meeting that started yesterday and ended early this morning.

Professor Osodeke also said it is considering challenging the Federal Government in court as the payment is not only an aberration, but a contravention of all known rules of engagement in any contract of employment for academics the world over.

Although the meeting ended with a resolution not to embark on another strike action, Osodeke appealed for the understanding of Nigerian students, parents and other genuinely concerned individuals and groups in the country.

Human Rights Lawyer and ASUU’s legal representative, Femi Falana asked the federal government to stop provoking ASUU.

Also reacting to this in an interview with Inspiration FM, Social Commentator, Liborous Oshoma said it is a pity that the federal government is going about the so called negotiations this way.