The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, and the Non-Academic Staff Union, NASU, have commenced their nationwide strike following the alleged salary discrepancies by the Federal Government.
SSANU and NASU had previously issued a warning to shut down university hostels and power supply if their demands were not met by today, Monday.
Appearing on Channels Television’s Morning Show, SSANU’s National President, Muhammed Ibrahim, said: “Definitely, the strike has already started.
“As of today (Monday), all our workers in registry, bursary, works and maintenance, security, and students’ affairs have withdrawn their services and nothing moves within the administration of any public university in Nigeria and that will be the case for the next seven days until and unless the needful is done”.
Ibrahim emphasized that the non-academic unions have not been contacted by any government representative.
He pointed out that although some unofficial contact has been made, their assurances cannot be trusted completely.
