Victoria Mgbanwa
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has announced that it is joining the ongoing strike by the organised labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress.
This was disclosed In a statement addressed to the branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators of ASUU on Monday.
The association’s President, Emmanuel Osodeke in the statement gave directive to all lecturers of universities across the country to join the strike as an affiliate of the congress.
“The NLC has declared an indefinite strike action beginning from Monday, 3rd June, 2024, as a result of the failure of Government to conclude the renegotiation of minimum wage for Nigerian workers and reversal of hike in electricity tariff.
“Our branches are hereby enjoined to join in the strike action as an affiliate member of Congress.
“Consequently, branch chairpersons are to mobilise all members to participate in the strike action. Yours in the struggle.”the statement reads.
