The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has directed its members to join the indefinite nationwide strike beginning June 3, 2024, in compliance with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) directive.
In a circular dated May 31, 2024, SSANU Senior Assistant General Secretary, Comrade Kingsley U S Okayi, urged branch chairmen to liaise with NLC state chapters to ensure a comprehensive closure of workplaces until further notice.
The strike, called by the NLC, protests the Federal Government’s failure to negotiate a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers.
SSANU members are expected to report to their national vice presidents and the national secretariat on the progress of the industrial action.
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The circular read:
“We bring you warm and fraternal greetings from the National Secretariat of our great Union.
“In line with the attached letter from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) which we are an affiliate, on the above subject and dated 31 May, 2024, I am directed by the National President to request that you comply with the information by directing all SSANU members to liaise with their NLC State Chapter to ensure a comprehensive closure of workplace with effect from Monday 3rd June, 2024 until further notice.
“You are also to liaise with your National Vice President and report the progress of the industrial action to the National Secretariat regularly.
“Aluta Continuaa!
“Victoria Ascerta!!
“Comrade Kingsley U. S. Okayi Senior Assistant General Secretary.”
