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.
The order was passed by ASUU President Prof Emmanuel Osodeke on Monday night, in a directive letter sent to all the union zonal coordinators and branch chairpersons of the union. This update was announced on Asuu official X(twitter) page
It would be recalled that NLC and the TUC embarked on a nationwide strike last week over the ill-treatment of the NLC President, Joe Ajaero during the workers’ protest in Imo State.
In a statement shared by the president of Asuu Prof Emmanuel Osedeke, He said;
“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.”
