Joint Action Committee of NASU and SSANU Plans Strike Over Withheld Salaries
The circular highlights that the JAC has made multiple appeals for redress, yet doubts remain about the government's dedication to addressing the situation.
Binye-lum 
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has announced a planned strike in response to the government's failure to pay four months of withheld salaries.
In a circular addressed to branch chairpersons of both unions, the committee expressed frustration over the lack of action from the Minister of Finance, which they believe undermines the government’s commitment to resolving the issue.
The JAC had previously issued a two-week ultimatum for the payment of the withheld salaries, but the inaction has prompted concerns regarding the sincerity of the government. The circular highlights that the JAC has made multiple appeals for redress, yet doubts remain about the government's dedication to addressing the situation.
To further discuss the matter, the Trade Group Council Meeting of NASU branches is scheduled for October 23 and 24, 2024, at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. In light of these developments, the JAC has decided to move the effective date of the strike to midnight on Sunday, October 27, 2024, allowing branch officers to prepare adequately.
The leadership thanked members for their steadfast commitment and reaffirmed their determination to persist in the struggle until their demands are met.
