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Nigerian University Non-Teaching Staff to Begin Indefinite Strike Over Withheld Salaries
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in Nigerian universities, representing the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has announced an indefinite nationwide strike beginning midnight on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
The strike is a response to the government’s delay in releasing four months of withheld salaries to union members.
In a circular to NASU and SSANU branch leaders, JAC explained that the strike, initially scheduled for October 23, was postponed to allow for a Trade Group Council meeting of NASU branches.
Signed by NASU’s General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, and SSANU’s President, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, the statement emphasized that the strike is a coordinated effort to ensure both unions are aligned and prepared.
Despite President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval for 50% of the withheld salaries to be paid, JAC noted disappointment in the Finance Ministry’s lack of action, questioning the government’s commitment to addressing the salary issues.
“We have issued multiple notices to the government to resolve this situation, but there are doubts about their sincerity toward our cause,” JAC stated, reaffirming its resolve to continue the strike until the withheld salaries are fully paid.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
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She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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