Monday, July 8, 2024 -The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) have directed its members to commence nationwide protest on Tuesday, July 9.
This follows the recent breakdown of
dialogue between the Ministers of Education and Labour, and the Joint Action
Committee of the two bodies.
In a circular directed to all branch
chairmen of the two unions and made available to the media in Abuja on Sunday,
July 7, the unions said the protest will commence on July 9, 2024, across the
state chapters of the federation, and a national protest in Abuja on July 18.
The circular was jointly signed by
the General Secretary of NASU and National President of SSANU, Prince Peters
Adeyemi, and Comrade Mohammed H. Ibrahim, respectively.
It read, “The National body of
the Joint Action Committee (JAC)of NASU and SSANU met on Thursday, 4th July
2024 to appraise and take a position on the current situation in respect of the
withheld (4) four months’ salaries and other grievances of our members in
University and Inter-University Centres.
“Similarly, the National JAC on
invitation met with the Honourable Minister of Education; Honourable Minister
of State for Education; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education; other top
officials of the Ministry and National Universities Commission (NUC).
“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.
“The Permanent Secretary who stood in
for her could not make any commitment on the issues raised.
“In view of this disappointment and
failure of Government to address grievances of NASU and SSANU, JAC has decided
on a series of Industrial actions which include the following; 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 be held on
Tuesday, 9th July 2024 at each branch simultaneously. Every branch should
ensure that all members fully participate in the protest and that the Press/
media is adequately mobilized.
“A national protest will be held in
Abuja on Thursday, 18th July, 2024 after which JAC will meet to announce a date
when the strike action will commence. Further information will be communicated
appropriately. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this regard.”
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