Singer, Rema pleads with ASUU to call off the strike, Rema reacts To Bowen University's open invitation, UNILAG responds to pleas from the Nigerian Singer.

 The singer, Rema has pleaded with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on his Twitter handle stating that since he has gained admission in January into the University of Lagos he is yet to commence his lectures.

The institution also responded on its official handle to pleas from popular Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, that it has chosen his him, and is advising Rema not to change his mind about his choice of institution.

Taking a cue from one of Rema’s song, UNILAG tweeted, “Hmm… Rema dear, UNILAG has chosen you o. Hmm… so don’t let anybody come dey change your mind o. Rema no dey vex for us o.”

In his response, Rema said, “Awww UNILAG, end the strike or I will go ooo. we want to go back to school. Please, the youths are not happy!”

Using lyrics from Rema’s hit song ‘Calm Down’, UNILAG responded, “Rema, calm down.”

Shortly after UNILAG’s tweet, Bowen University which is located at Iwo, in Osun state, who had earlier wooed the singer to join the institution responded to Rema’s latest tweet, saying, “Every Nigerian youth deserves true happiness and most importantly, value for their time. Choose value and happiness today, don’t let them tell you otherwise. You are loved.” By saying Rema won't have been delayed by ASUU strike if he had joined its institution.