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The Federal Government only paid lecturers under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities for 18 working days in the month of October, The PUNCH has exclusively gathered.

Lecturers and senior members of ASUU, who spoke to our correspondent under strict confidence noted that the government only paid half salaries.

The PUNCH had reported how ASUU called off its eight-month-old strike on October 14, 2022. Lecturers were encouraged to resume back to work by the union on that same day.

Speaking with our correspondent, a senior member of the National Executive Council, said, “We were only paid for the days after the strike. I received a half salary. Other members are angry right now, they are blaming the NEC for calling off the strike.”

Another member, who confirmed the development, said, “Yes, it is true, I received half salary. It seems the government is set to kill unionism in the country but we are ready for them.

OnlyJust:
Next time, ASUU members should use their heads as returning officers.

habsydiamond:
The only people affected by the strike actions are always the students.. at the end of the day, the lecturers will be paid one way or the other... who will pay for wasting the students time too or are they not involved in the education process again.

Blue3k:
The students are inconsequential. Don't pretend this isn't a fact. The money from education mostly comes from government subsidies. The students pay next to nothing so they aren't the priority customer. Unlike private school if the students leave they out if business for the most part.

habsydiamond:
what about their time Is their time not important