The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members to join the planned nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) scheduled to commence at 12 midnight on November 13.
In a circular signed by its National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke on Monday night and addressed to all zonal coordinators and chairpersons of the union, ASUU demanded that all its members should be mobilised for the nationwide strike in line with the directive from the labour unions.
“The Nigeria Labour Congress at a Joint National Executive Council of NLC and TUC directed all affiliate unions to commence withdrawal of services with effect from 12 midnight today November 13, 2023.
“As an affiliate of NLC, all members of our union are hereby directed to join this action of NLC to protect the interest of Nigerian workers and the leadership of the union.
“As an affiliate of the NLC, all members of our union are hereby directed to join this action of the NLC to protect the interests of Nigerian workers and the leadership of the union.
“Zonal coordinators and branch chairpersons should immediately mobilise our members to participate in the action.”
Ripples Nigeria had earlier reported that the NLC and the TUC had directed all its members and affiliate to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike at 12 midnight on Monday following an assault on the NLC President Joe Ajaero by the police and thugs in Imo State on November 1 while addressing state workers preparing to stage a protest against unpaid salaries and allowances running into several months.