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ASUU Joins NLC, TUC Nationwide Strike
The ongoing strike led by the organised labour, which includes the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), has now been joined by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
This decision was made following the Federal Government’s failure to meet the minimum wage demand of the unions.
In a statement issued on Monday to the branch chairpersons and zonal coordinators of ASUU, the association’s President, Emmanuel Osodeke, instructed lecturers in universities nationwide to participate in the strike as a members of the congress.
The statement read, “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.”
