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Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) held a protest on Thursday at the main campus of the University of Abuja.
According to DAILY POST, this protest is part of a nationwide action organized by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of both unions.
The demonstration follows the expiration of a two-week ultimatum that the unions provided to the federal government to meet their demands, primarily concerning welfare issues.
The protesting university staff are calling for, among other things, the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement with the federal government, immediate implementation of 25% and 35% salary increases, and the prompt payment of all withheld salaries.
The demonstrators carried placards featuring various messages.
As reported by DAILY POST, the slogans on their placards urged the government to take swift action to prevent a potential industrial crisis within the university community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reason for the protest by SSANU and NASU?
The protest is aimed at urging the federal government to address welfare issues, renegotiate the 2009 agreement, and implement salary increases and payments of withheld salaries.
What specific demands are the protesting workers making?
The workers are demanding the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, immediate implementation of 25% and 35% salary increases, and the prompt payment of all withheld salaries.
What messages were displayed on the placards during the protest?
The placards featured messages urging the government to take immediate action to prevent a looming industrial crisis in the university community.
