By Uche Bibilari
THE UNIVERSITY of Abuja (UNIABUJA) chapters of the non-academic staff unions have fully complied with the indefinite nationwide strike declared by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the unions over unpaid salaries.
The strike began on Monday, 28 October, 2024.
A visit to UNIABUJA by a NAN correspondent on Wednesday found the premises deserted with no activities from non-academic staff.
NAN also reports that the school clinic was closed with no medical personnel available.
Mr Nurudeen Yusuf, Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and JAC, UNIABUJA chapter, confirmed 100 per cent compliance from members.
He stated that the strike would continue until the withheld salaries were paid.
“The state of compliance is 100 per cent, the strike was declared on October 28 following a joint meeting of SSANU and NASU members. Thereafter, we informed our management that our members will be withdrawing their services.
“The level of compliance is total except for those in the safety unit whom the union is giving concession, so that they can maintain and protect property of the university and the government.
“We will not call off this strike until our withheld salary is paid by Mr President,” he said.
Yusuf explained that efforts to secure payment had been unsuccessful, leaving the union no choice but to strike.
“This action is unfortunate and preventable… We can only work when we are paid for the work we have done.”
Medical student, Miss Jenifer Adebayo, confirmed that students were asked to leave campus until the strike is resolved. (NAN)
