By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU or UNIZIK), Awka, on Wednesday directed all its members not to attend any meeting convened by recently appointed Vice Chancellor, Prof. Benard Ifeanyi Odoh.

It noted that attending any meeting convened by Prof. Odoh would amount to legitimizing illegality.

In a statement, local ASUU chairman, Kingsley Ubaoji, said: ?We have been informed of a meeting convened today by Dr. Benard Odoh, whose appointment as the Vice Chancellor of our great University is barred by a court order and has been nullified. DO NOT ATTEND THIS MEETING.

?Dr. Odoh?s actions are subversive, and the Union strongly advise against participating in any activities he promotes?.

ASUU also cited that attending any meeting organized by Odoh would further legitimize his false claims and undermine the legitimate authority of the institution.

The Union further stated that attending any meeting convened by Odoh would amount to supporting an illegitimate regime and undermine ASUU?s efforts to protect members? interests and promote academic integrity.

ASUU stated that any person who attended a meeting organized by Odoh would face consequences.

?We expect Dr. Odoh to be civil and decent enough to subordinate himself to legitimate authorities. His appointment stands against a court order and has been declared null and void by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME). He has no authority to the position he claims. He should avoid precipitating a breakdown of law and order in our University.

?We urge all ASUU members to remain vigilant and informed about any developments related to Dr. Odoh?s activities. If you receive any invitations or information regarding any meeting with him, please disregard them.

?We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to upholding the principles of academic integrity and excellence. Together, we will protect the interests of ASUU members and ensure the institution?s integrity,? the statement said.