The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) and the Non-academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has called off the ongoing 7-day warning strike.
The committee disclosed this in a circular signed by the president, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, to all its Branch Chairmen of NASU and SSANU in the Universities and Inter-University Centers in Nigeria on Sunday.
According to the circular, the strike shall end at midnight of Sunday, 24th March, 2024.
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Members of the SSANU and NASU are to resume normal work on Monday, 25th March, 2024.
The leadership of the committee acknowledged the courage, tenacity and commitment of its members in effectively prosecuting the 7-day warning strike action across the branches.
The circular explained that the response of members confirmed that the tempo of the strike in most universities and inter-univesity centers has been comprehensive.
They saluted the dedication, loyalty and resoluteness of members for their concerted efforts to the union struggle for the payment of four (4) months withheld salaries.
“Consequently, you are hereby informed that the 7-day warning strike shall end at midnight of Sunday, 24th March, 2024 and normal work will resume on Monday, 25th March, 2024.” They added.
The Joint Action Committee assured that further struggle are ongoing on the payment of the 4 months salary.
They added that other issues such as Renegotiation of Year 2009 FGN/NASU and SSANU Agreements, Payment of N50 Billion Earned Allowances and others will continue to receive the same attention.
“Therefore, JAC leadership will continue meaningful engagement with the relevant Government Agencies in both Executive and Legislative Arms and you will be duly notified of the next line of action(s) to be taken.” They assured.
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