Varsity Workers To Embark On Indefinite Strike February 5

In a bid to compel the federal government to attend to its demands, non-teaching staff across universities (under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee) have resolved to embark on an indefinite strike action by February 5.

JAC, which is an umbrella body for the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), has issues with government regarding payment of salary arrears, among others.

The members had earlier protested government’s refusal to meet its demands.

In a statement signed by leaders of both leaders of both SSANU and NASU, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim and Peters Adeyemi, the disclosure was a warning signal to government and all relevant stakeholders.

“It is in line with the resolution of our members nationwide, that the leadership of the Joint Action Committee of NASU and SSANU hereby resolve as follows:

“That members of NASU and SSANU shall embark on an indefinite, comprehensive and total strike with effect from midnight of Friday, 5th February 2021.

“That two weeks’ notice effective from today, Friday 22nd January 2021, is hereby given to Government and relevant stakeholders of this development,” it stated in part.