Okonkwo Samuel
The leaders of several striking university workers issued a “no pay, no work” statement on Tuesday, May 3, after the Nigerian government announced its “no work, no pay” policy.
Speaking for workers, National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) President Ibeji Nwokoma said laboratories, workshops, farms and other facilities in schools would remain closed until the government paid their salaries.
He warned that the Federal Government was adopting “divide and rule” tactics to dampen their morale.
He said, “Today our union and ASUU have been singled out for the implementation of the policy of ‘No work, No pay.’
“Comrades, I, your President and indeed the National Leadership stand with you in this trying moment. Our strike action is legitimate and follows every due process.”
The minister of state for education had condemned the demand by the leadership of the Academic Staff Union for their members’ salary payment without IPPIS.
Emeka Nwajiuba said ASUU cannot dictate the platform through which their salaries would be made. According to the minister, the federal government is looking for solutions to address the challenges faced by the union.
Daily News Reporters
