Niger State Tertiary Institutions Shut Down Indefinitely

Niger State government owned tertiary institutions, with the exception of Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, IBB University, Lapai have embarked on an indefinite strike action.

This was as a result of the state government’s inability to meet the demands of the striking workers following a 3 day warning strike.

The Unions had earlier issued a 21-day ultimatum before embarking on the 3 day warning strike.

The Chairman of the Committee of Unions in Niger State owned Tertairy Institutions (CUNOTI), Comrade Baba Haruna, speaking to journalists in Minna yesterday, declared the commencement of the indefinite strike.

Comrade Haruna said the lack of progress in the negotiation with government’s representatives led to the strike.

“All tertiary institutions owned by the state are closing down indefinitely with no exception whatsoever.

“For clarity, the strike action shall affect all the core programmes being run by the institutions, consultancy services, IJMB programme, all affiliated programmes and staff schools owned by the institutions,” he added.

Institutions affected by the strike include; Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Justice Fati Lami Abubakar College of Legal and General Studies, the Niger State College of Education, Minna and Niger State College of Agriculture, Mokwa.