By Igbotako Nowinta
The founder and president of Voice of God Liberation Ministry, (VGLM), Pastor Peter Egbaelu, has urged President Bola Tinubu, to urgently consider the demands being made by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Pastor Egbaelu made the passionate call on Sunday October 26th, 2025, in Agbor, Delta State, during a chat with this reporter, in his office.
The clergyman, a mechanical engineer by training, said the recent warning strike embarked upon by members of ASUU, was really unfortunate and regrettable. He was worried that the welfare of lecturers in Nigeria was nothing to write home about, even as facilities on most campuses are inadequate.
According to the young energetic Pastor: “It is sad to note that the educational system in Nigeria is coroding alarmingly, as a result of lack of proper funding by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Our universities are not standing excellently with what is obtainable in civilized climes. The condition of Nigerian students are even more pathetic as sophisticated equipments and infrastructural facilities are non – existence”.
The visibly concerned Pastor added thus :”Even as l have been praying fervently on this matter, l hereby use this medium to appeal to Mr. President to urgently have a positive attitude towards ASUU demands in the name of Nigerian students, and in the overall interest of tertiary educational development in Nigeria”.
It will be recalled that ASUU embarked on a two-week warning strike in Nigeria recently due to several unresolved issues with the Federal Government. The main reasons include: Unconcluded Renegotiation of 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement: The union is pushing for the completion of this agreement, which covers academics’ conditions of service and salary structure; ASUU is demanding the release of three and a half months’ withheld salaries.
The union wants improved funding for universities. ASUU is seeking revitalization of universities to improve infrastructure and resources. The union is pushing for payment of 25-35% salary arrears and promotion arrears spanning over four years. ASUU wants the release of cooperative contributions and union check-off dues.
The strike was suspended after the Senate intervened, and ASUU has given the government a one-month window to address these issues. If the government fails to meet these demands, ASUU may resume the strike without further notice.
The Voice of God liberation Ministry, which is situated on 3 Sakponba Road Alihame , Agbor, Delta State Nigeria, is a fast growing cum divine inspirational driven assembly of Christian faithfuls.
It holds the following impactful weekly church activities: Sunday: Liberation Service 8-10 am; Wednesday: Hour of Transformation 5-6pm, with these phone numbers: 09017707280 ,0814900293.
The Ministry has scheduled a programme titled: “A Night of Praise and Drama”, in conjunction with the Mandate Movement Outreach, for Friday, 7th November November, 2025, in Agbor.
