ASUU Joins NLC, TUC Embarks on Indefinite Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has joined the nationwide indefinite strike declared by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).

ASUU earlier directed its members to join the strike with effect from Monday, midnight been 13th November.

The union declared their stance in a circular to its zonal coordinators and chairpersons, signed by Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, National President of the Union.

“As an affiliate of NLC, all members of our union are hereby directed to join this action of 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.”

According to news reports, NLC and the TUC had written to their affiliates, directing them to commence the planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin midnight on Monday.

The industrial action is in reaction to the recent assault on the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, allegedly by the Nigerian police and the Imo State government.

Source: Daily Post