THE Joint Action Committee (JAC), of Non-Teaching Staff Unions in the universities, comprising the Non- Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has directed its members to proceed on a nationwide indefinite strike from today over the non-payment of the four months withheld salaries.
The strike, according to the leaders of the two unions, would commenced yesterday night of October 27, 2024.
JAC, in a circular to all branch chairmen of NASU and SSANU in the universities and inter-university centres, with the title: “Latest development in respect of the withheld four (4) months salaries,” explained that the strike initially billed for 23rd October, was rescheduled because of the Trade Group Council meeting of NASU branches on the said date.
The circular, which was signed by the General Secretary of NASU, Prince Peters Adeyemi, and SSANU President, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, explained that the strategic change in timing was for effective coordination and for both Unions to be on the same page. JAC regretted that despite President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the 50 percent of the four months withheld salaries to be paid, the alleged inaction of the Minister of Finance raised questions about the government’s commitment to resolving the issue.
According to the circular, “It is on record that the JAC of NASU and SSANU has issued multiple notices to the government to redress this ugly situation. However, the sincerity of the government to our cause is in doubt.
