UNN Suspends CBT Exams Amid NASU and SSANU Nationwide Strike
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) suspends Computer-Based Test (CBT) exams indefinitely due to the nationwide strike led by NASU and SSANU over withheld salaries. The strike action jeopardizes academic schedules and raises concerns for students.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a significant development impacting academic activities, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has announced the suspension of Computer-Based Test (CBT) exams until further notice. This decision comes in response to the ongoing nationwide strike initiated by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) over unresolved salary issues.
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Earlier today, the scheduled CBT exam for PHILOSOPHY 102 was canceled, citing the prevalent strike action as the primary reason. Furthermore, the cancellation of this exam underscores the looming risk of further disruptions to other CBT exams, given NASU's pivotal role in organizing these assessments.
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The leadership of SSANU and NASU has issued directives to their members across university and inter-university center campuses nationwide, mandating the withdrawal of services commencing from Monday, March 18. This seven-day industrial action, as outlined in a memo circulated to union branches and dated Friday, March 15, reflects the unions' determination to address the issue of unpaid withheld salaries.
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As a consequence, UNN, along with other educational institutions, is compelled to adjust its academic calendar in response to the strike. Students and stakeholders are advised to stay informed and await further updates on the evolving situation.
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