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NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by References: 12:24pm On Aug 20, 2019
Administrative activities in public universities across the country were paralysed, yesterday, as non-teaching staff began the nationwide five-day warning strike.

The workers, operating under the aegis of Joint Action committee (JAC), are asking the Federal Government to release N30 billion for the payment of earned allowances for members in public universities.

The striking workers are also demanding the re-negotiating of 2009 agreement with Federal Government and integrating of University primary school teachers into government payroll.

National President of SSANU, Mr. Samson Ugwoke, had said members of the unions had been fully mobilised to ensure total compliance to the five-day warning strike.

“We are fully ready for the strike, and there is no going back on that. The strike is going to be total from Monday, August 19 to Friday, August 23.

“We had given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to meet our demands, but it elapsed with nothing coming forth from the side of government,’’ the unionist warned.

At the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, the local chapter of SSANU and NASU participated in the action.

The OAU SSANU chairman, Ademola Oketunde, said the union bodies had no option than to comply with the directive of the Joint Action Congress (JAC) Chairman, Mr. Samson Ugwoke, to participate in the industrial action.

One of the state staff who spoke to Daily Sun on condition of anonymity said they were directed by the leadership of the union to go back home in compliance with the directives of the National Body.

In Ibadan, Mr. Wale Akinremi, SSANU chairman said there was 95 per cent compliance on the strike while Mr. Malachy Etim, NASU chairman UI, said members of the union were eager to comply.

“If there is any lecture going on, it is the work of the lecturers as teaching is not our responsibility. We have locked some classrooms but some lecturers have the key, so they can open them.

“But offices are under lock. We are telling the Federal Government that failure to call us to a roundtable, we will declare an indefinite strike and close down all the universities,” he said.

The action also paralysed business activities at the two campuses of the University of Benin. By 8am yesterday, the monitoring team set up by NASU was on ground to ensure offices were not opened and those already opened shut.

At the entrance gate of the Ugbowo main campus of the university, only one of the gates was open for vehicles entering and coming out, resulting in a gridlock that stretched into the Benin- Lagos road.

At the Ekenwan Campus ,only security men at the gate were at their duty posts as many of the other staff were seen relaxing at the school’s staff club.

Chairman of NASU, Anthony Igbinosa expressed satisfaction with the way his members were united, describing the strike as ‘fight for a common course’.

Though the strike did not prevent students from attending classes, they, however, complained of lack of water in their hostels as NASU members were not on duty to pump water for them nor put on the school generator when public light went off.

The situation was not different at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).

The branch chairman of SSANU and JAC, Franklin Matthews, said the strike is expected to be total and comprehensive involving the school bursary, drivers, cleaners as well as security operatives of the school who are members of the union.

Also, the NASU branch chairman, Samuel Iwuala disclosed that a task force has been set up to adequately ensure a strict compliance.

However, there was little sign of the strike in the Main Campus of Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, as most of the non-teaching staff were seen moving around their offices while movement at Senate building building was unrestricted. At the Institute of Administration, Congo Campus, staff reported in their offices and carried-out official duty.

But the branch chairman of SSANU, Mr. Iliyasu. A. Bello, said: “We’ll start tomorrow (today), we are using today (yesterday) to mobilise our members who were returning from Sallah break.”

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/strike-grounds-nations-varsities/
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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Kizyte(m): 1:51pm On Aug 20, 2019
WARRI PROVERBS

1. Na person wey never see problem dey use English dey pray.�

2. Book wey no gree enter head go enta exam hall ���

3. Dem dey eat yam for Germany?

4.who naked no dey chuck hand for pocket...!

5. wetin concern dog wit family planning?..

6.Na determination dey make Okada overtake trailer for road.

7. This one good, this one good na em mad man take dey gather plenty load.

8.Pikin wey go strong go strong.... No be say until dem name am Samson.

9.Na over confidence make February no complete.

10. Do you know who I am? Do you know who I am?..Naso hold up take dey start.

11.Head wey no wan think go carry load..

12. Hand wey stay long for pocket, know say nothing de that pocket.

13. Forget Trust ��� If trust dey, Water nor for boil Fish.

16.No matter how lizard do press-up reach, e no fit get muscle pass crocodile �. ✌

17. E de clear pimple, e de clear pimple na so bleaching de start.

18. Feel at home, feel at home na eim dae make visitor spoil remote ��

19. Escort me, escort me naso slave trade take start.

20. It's a small world!! No mean say you fit trek from Naija go London.

21. Christianity is free, but you must buy Bible

22. Person nor dey use shame chop winch o

23.Make I chop this guy money, Make I Chop this guy money. Na so ashawo take start oh.

24. You no need spoon and cutlery to chop slap.

25. Jollof Rice wey dey for bottom of pot 2day go dey for top of cooler 2moro.

26. The patient dog �... Nah hungry go kill am.

27. Na I go do am later na e make fowl no fly like other birds.

28. No food for lazy man no be for pesin wey em mama get restaurants.

29. Who dey hold landlord rentage no dey fry stew way curry dey.

30. Goat wen get mind follow lion go catch fish, make e know say weda dem catch fish or not, Lion food don set oh

31. I am covered by the blood of JESUS E no mean say make u no lock door sleep oooh

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Dispensable(m): 1:51pm On Aug 20, 2019
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Administrative activities in public universities across the country were paralysed, yesterday, as non-teaching staff began the nationwide five-day warning strike.

The workers, operating under the aegis of Joint Action committee (JAC), are asking the Federal Government to release N30 billion for the payment of earned allowances for members in public universities.

The striking workers are also demanding the re-negotiating of 2009 agreement with Federal Government and integrating of University primary school teachers into government payroll.

National President of SSANU, Mr. Samson Ugwoke, had said members of the unions had been fully mobilised to ensure total compliance to the five-day warning strike.

“We are fully ready for the strike, and there is no going back on that. The strike is going to be total from Monday, August 19 to Friday, August 23.

“We had given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to meet our demands, but it elapsed with nothing coming forth from the side of government,’’ the unionist warned.

At the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, the local chapter of SSANU and NASU participated in the action.

The OAU SSANU chairman, Ademola Oketunde, said the union bodies had no option than to comply with the directive of the Joint Action Congress (JAC) Chairman, Mr. Samson Ugwoke, to participate in the industrial action.

One of the state staff who spoke to Daily Sun on condition of anonymity said they were directed by the leadership of the union to go back home in compliance with the directives of the National Body.

In Ibadan, Mr. Wale Akinremi, SSANU chairman said there was 95 per cent compliance on the strike while Mr. Malachy Etim, NASU chairman UI, said members of the union were eager to comply.

“If there is any lecture going on, it is the work of the lecturers as teaching is not our responsibility. We have locked some classrooms but some lecturers have the key, so they can open them.

“But offices are under lock. We are telling the Federal Government that failure to call us to a roundtable, we will declare an indefinite strike and close down all the universities,” he said.

The action also paralysed business activities at the two campuses of the University of Benin. By 8am yesterday, the monitoring team set up by NASU was on ground to ensure offices were not opened and those already opened shut.

At the entrance gate of the Ugbowo main campus of the university, only one of the gates was open for vehicles entering and coming out, resulting in a gridlock that stretched into the Benin- Lagos road.

At the Ekenwan Campus ,only security men at the gate were at their duty posts as many of the other staff were seen relaxing at the school’s staff club.

Chairman of NASU, Anthony Igbinosa expressed satisfaction with the way his members were united, describing the strike as ‘fight for a common course’.

Though the strike did not prevent students from attending classes, they, however, complained of lack of water in their hostels as NASU members were not on duty to pump water for them nor put on the school generator when public light went off.

The situation was not different at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).

The branch chairman of SSANU and JAC, Franklin Matthews, said the strike is expected to be total and comprehensive involving the school bursary, drivers, cleaners as well as security operatives of the school who are members of the union.

Also, the NASU branch chairman, Samuel Iwuala disclosed that a task force has been set up to adequately ensure a strict compliance.

However, there was little sign of the strike in the Main Campus of Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, as most of the non-teaching staff were seen moving around their offices while movement at Senate building building was unrestricted. At the Institute of Administration, Congo Campus, staff reported in their offices and carried-out official duty.

But the branch chairman of SSANU, Mr. Iliyasu. A. Bello, said: “We’ll start tomorrow (today), we are using today (yesterday) to mobilise our members who were returning from Sallah break.”

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/strike-grounds-nations-varsities/
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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by NwaNimo1(m): 1:51pm On Aug 20, 2019
Disjointed strike..

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Harbeeorlar(m): 1:51pm On Aug 20, 2019
Gone are the days when all these kind news they make me sad. I feel for those affected. Education in Nigeria is not giving the deserved attention and funding.

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Freemanbobble: 1:53pm On Aug 20, 2019
So the power outage in Uniben yesterday was as a result of this strike

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Olayinka8793(m): 1:53pm On Aug 20, 2019
Sai Baba all the way.
muhammadu Buhari private university na the answer to all this annual incessant str............. Wait, who slapped me?

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Pabloosas(m): 1:53pm On Aug 20, 2019
shocked
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by bamasite(m): 1:53pm On Aug 20, 2019
As always
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by weyreypey: 1:55pm On Aug 20, 2019
Ipob at it again
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Nobody: 1:55pm On Aug 20, 2019
Hmmmm!
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by backnbeta(f): 1:57pm On Aug 20, 2019
I wonder why they are not allowing cars into UI, even the cabs are not allowed to operate! When ASUU go on strike, no need to make people uncomfortable to validate their strike, people just know ASUU is on strike. But NASU must force people to notice them...seeking attention by all means!

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by otokx(m): 1:58pm On Aug 20, 2019
NAAT is not involved in this warning strike.

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by delamb01: 1:58pm On Aug 20, 2019
Another problem loading
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by reveria: 2:01pm On Aug 20, 2019
This is why private university is the best.

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Nostradamus: 2:02pm On Aug 20, 2019
Our rulers deserve hot lashes for making education turn out like this
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Freemanbobble: 2:02pm On Aug 20, 2019
backnbeta:
I wonder why they are not allowing cars into UI, even the cabs are not allowed to operate! When ASUU go on strike, no need to make people uncomfortable to validate their strike, people just know ASUU is on strike. But NASU must force people to notice them...seeking attention by all means!

The reason for this strike is that academic staff were paid six months earned allowance ( hazard allowance) and non academic staff were left out
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Freemanbobble: 2:03pm On Aug 20, 2019
otokx:
NAAT is not involved in this warning strike.

Yes you are correct
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by planetx13: 2:05pm On Aug 20, 2019
NAAT of which I am a member has pulled out of JAC 3........ we are not on strike... let us be well guided

Ciao

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Freemanbobble: 2:05pm On Aug 20, 2019
Kizyte:
WARRI PROVERBS

1. Na person wey never see problem dey use English dey pray.�

2. Book wey no gree enter head go enta exam hall ���

3. Dem dey eat yam for Germany?

4.who naked no dey chuck hand for pocket...!

5. wetin concern dog wit family planning?..

6.Na determination dey make Okada overtake trailer for road.

7. This one good, this one good na em mad man take dey gather plenty load.

8.Pikin wey go strong go strong.... No be say until dem name am Samson.

9.Na over confidence make February no complete.

10. Do you know who I am? Do you know who I am?..Naso hold up take dey start.

11.Head wey no wan think go carry load..

12. Hand wey stay long for pocket, know say nothing de that pocket.

13. Forget Trust ��� If trust dey, Water nor for boil Fish.

16.No matter how lizard do press-up reach, e no fit get muscle pass crocodile �. ✌

17. E de clear pimple, e de clear pimple na so bleaching de start.

18. Feel at home, feel at home na eim dae make visitor spoil remote ��

19. Escort me, escort me naso slave trade take start.

20. It's a small world!! No mean say you fit trek from Naija go London.

21. Christianity is free, but you must buy Bible

22. Person nor dey use shame chop winch o

23.Make I chop this guy money, Make I Chop this guy money. Na so ashawo take start oh.

24. You no need spoon and cutlery to chop slap.

25. Jollof Rice wey dey for bottom of pot 2day go dey for top of cooler 2moro.

26. The patient dog �... Nah hungry go kill am.

27. Na I go do am later na e make fowl no fly like other birds.

28. No food for lazy man no be for pesin wey em mama get restaurants.

29. Who dey hold landlord rentage no dey fry stew way curry dey.

30. Goat wen get mind follow lion go catch fish, make e know say weda dem catch fish or not, Lion food don set oh

31. I am covered by the blood of JESUS E no mean say make u no lock door sleep oooh


We nigggarzzz quote from Benin city

No matter the amount of weed you smoke you can never be the most high
Only jah(God) is the most high

Haha weed nor go kill us for Benin

Osazee abeg give me that tie make i burn am

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Rapmoney(m): 2:09pm On Aug 20, 2019
Kizyte:
WARRI PROVERBS

1. Na person wey never see problem dey use English dey pray.�

2. Book wey no gree enter head go enta exam hall ���

3. Dem dey eat yam for Germany?

4.who naked no dey chuck hand for pocket...!

5. wetin concern dog wit family planning?..

6.Na determination dey make Okada overtake trailer for road.

7. This one good, this one good na em mad man take dey gather plenty load.

8.Pikin wey go strong go strong.... No be say until dem name am Samson.

9.Na over confidence make February no complete.

10. Do you know who I am? Do you know who I am?..Naso hold up take dey start.

11.Head wey no wan think go carry load..

12. Hand wey stay long for pocket, know say nothing de that pocket.

13. Forget Trust ��� If trust dey, Water nor for boil Fish.

16.No matter how lizard do press-up reach, e no fit get muscle pass crocodile �. ✌

17. E de clear pimple, e de clear pimple na so bleaching de start.

18. Feel at home, feel at home na eim dae make visitor spoil remote ��

19. Escort me, escort me naso slave trade take start.

20. It's a small world!! No mean say you fit trek from Naija go London.

21. Christianity is free, but you must buy Bible

22. Person nor dey use shame chop winch o

23.Make I chop this guy money, Make I Chop this guy money. Na so ashawo take start oh.

24. You no need spoon and cutlery to chop slap.

25. Jollof Rice wey dey for bottom of pot 2day go dey for top of cooler 2moro.

26. The patient dog �... Nah hungry go kill am.

27. Na I go do am later na e make fowl no fly like other birds.

28. No food for lazy man no be for pesin wey em mama get restaurants.

29. Who dey hold landlord rentage no dey fry stew way curry dey.

30. Goat wen get mind follow lion go catch fish, make e know say weda dem catch fish or not, Lion food don set oh

31. I am covered by the blood of JESUS E no mean say make u no lock door sleep oooh
Area!!! You are mouthed! Carry go.

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Kizyte(m): 2:09pm On Aug 20, 2019
Freemanbobble:



We nigggarzzz quote from Benin city

No matter the amount of weed you smoke you can never be the most high
Only jah(God) is the most high

Haha weed nor go kill us for Benin

Osazee abeg give me that tie make i burn am
Pesin wey hold fire, no dey put hand for pocket grin
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Kizyte(m): 2:11pm On Aug 20, 2019
Rapmoney:
Area!!! You are mouthed! Carry go.
Pesin wey him house dey burn, no dey pursue rat grin
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by fergie001: 2:16pm On Aug 20, 2019
backnbeta:
I wonder why they are not allowing cars into UI, even the cabs are not allowed to operate! When ASUU go on strike, no need to make people uncomfortable to validate their strike, people just know ASUU is on strike. But NASU must force people to notice them...seeking attention by all means!
Last year it was a serious accident with a PG student and a NASU official.

Check now UG students have gone home. The UI-JAC people project this when their children have finished writing exams. They take it real personal.

Serious trekking from gate to AAH, no be small thing.

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Hardeysolution(m): 2:32pm On Aug 20, 2019
Very very uncooperative societies!

As a matter of fact, no one feels there's strike in UNILAG.

It's obvious that the strike action is baseless, useless and unnecessary.

Rivalry between ASUU and other unions is unnecessary and they should come to understand that they can easily be replaced unlike ASUU members.

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Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by dahunsi12(m): 2:37pm On Aug 20, 2019
backnbeta:
I wonder why they are not allowing cars into UI, even the cabs are not allowed to operate! When ASUU go on strike, no need to make people uncomfortable to validate their strike, people just know ASUU is on strike. But NASU must force people to notice them...seeking attention by all means!

No be small thing brother. I walked from 2nd gate to Animal Science and from Animal science to main gate today.
Seriously serious
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by BrutusOj(m): 3:07pm On Aug 20, 2019
Strike again?
Re: NASU/NAAT/SSANU: Strike grounds Nigeria's public universities by Ekpekus(m): 3:11pm On Aug 20, 2019
Our Educational sector is in coma... it needs urgent resuscitation.. with the way things are going, only a state of emergency declared on the educational sector can save it...

I weep for my country cry

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