Non-Teaching Staff Of Federal Universities In Nigeria Have Resolved To Hold A Nationwide Protest On Tuesday, 9th July, 2024, To Draw Attention To Their Grievances Including Non-Payment Of Four Months Withheld Salaries By The Federal Government.
They Also Resolved To Hold A National Protest Which Will Take Place In Abuja On Thursday, 18th July, 2024, After Which Both Unions Will Meet To Announce A Date When They Will Commence Strike Action.
In The Circular Addressed To All Branch Chairmen Of NASU And SSANU In The University And Inter-University Centres And Jointly Signed By SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim And NASU General Secretary Prince Peters Adeyemi The Union Said The Joint Action Committee (JAC) Has Decided To Embark On Series Of Industrial Actions.
The Circular Directed That, “All Branches Of NASU And SSANU Should Mandatorily Hold A General Meeting On Monday, 8th July, 2024 To Sensitize Members On The Insensitivity Of Government To Our Plights.
“A One-Day Protest Should Hold On Tuesday, 9th July,2024 At Each Branch Simultaneously. Every Branch Should Ensure That All Members Fully Participate In The Protest And The Media Is Adequately Mobilized”.
The Unions Further Stated: “It Is Also Disheartening That The JAC Was Also At The Federal Ministry Of Labour And Employment And As Usual, The Minister Of State Was Not On Seat To Receive Us, As We Were Informed That She Had An Urgent Call From The Villa.
“Unfortunately, The Engagement With The Minister Of Education Has Not Shown Any Convincing Commitment On The Payment Of The Withheld Salaries And Resolutions Of Other Pending Grievances Of JAC Of The Two Unions.
“It Is Also Disheartening That The JAC Was Also At The Federal Ministry Of Labour & Employment And As Usual, The Honourable Minister Of State Was Not On Seat To Receive Us, As We Were Informed That She Had An Urgent Call From The Villa.
