Nigerian academic and non-academic staff unions embark on nationwide indefinite strike, demanding a new minimum wage and a review of electricity tariffs. Despite government warnings, unions stand firm, with ASUU, SSANU, and NUT urging full participation.
Academic and non-academic staff unions across Nigerian educational institutions have heeded the call of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), announcing a nationwide indefinite strike starting June 3.
The strike aims to pressure the government into agreeing on a new minimum wage and reviewing electricity price hikes. Despite attempts by the National Assembly to avert the strike, unions remain steadfast. The Attorney-General of the Federation has labeled the strike illegal, citing the Trade Disputes Act, while academic unions including ASUU, SSANU, and NUT have rallied their members to join the industrial action.
The strike signifies a collective demand for fair wages and socioeconomic justice, with unions across sectors urging full participation until their demands are met.
