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The Abia State Standing Committee of the Nigeria Union of Teachers has concluded plans to embark on strike action on Thursday over what they described as “stringent measures on teachers” by the state governor, Alex Otti.

This decision follows deliberations held during an enlarged meeting of representatives from the national, state, and branch levels of the NUT on Tuesday, March 4 and a subsequent meeting of the Abia State Standing Committee on March 28.

The strike was preceded by the issuance of a 14-day ultimatum and a subsequent seven-day notice to Governor Otti, demanding urgent resolution of the issues raised or face industrial action.

According to a communiqué made available to newsmen on Saturday, and signed by the State Chairman, C. Madu Friday, and the State Secretary, Mrs Nnenna Okonkwo, the union expressed deep concern over the welfare of its members.

“Following the trend of unpalatable events that have been unfolding since our last communiqué of March 5, 2025, to His Excellency and other education stakeholders in the state, the State Standing Committee met to re-examine how far the government has gone in addressing the union’s demands but was shocked that no positive attention has been given in that regard.

“The Leaders-in-Session further observed that the March 2025 salary excluded both the minimum wage and the Teachers’ Salary Structure, while other unions with special salary arrangements, such as the Medical and Health Workers Union and the judiciary, were paid using their special structures in March.

“Teachers are still being retired by ASUBEB, despite His Excellency’s approval of the 65 years/40 years service extension. Promotions are released haphazardly without coordination, among other issues detailed in our communiqué of 5th March 2025, as attached.

“Non-payment of arrears to teachers in basic schools remains part of the problem. Since their colleagues in SEMB have started receiving parts of their arrears, it would be justifiable for basic school teachers to be considered as well.”

The union added: “We frown at such stringent measures on teachers and hereby resolve that a 14-day ultimatum be given to the government for these issues to be resolved amicably. Otherwise, the union may no longer be able to guarantee members’ unalloyed service to their employer—the government—for a worker deserves better conditions of service.”

They appealed to Governor Otti, stating, “It is our fervent hope that he will not allow the situation teachers have found themselves in to degenerate further.”

When contacted, the State Chairman, Friday, said: “Our 14-day ultimatum with a communiqué by the State Executive Council was submitted to all concerned government authorities on Friday, 28/03/2025, which elapsed on 11/04/2025, and the seven-day notice served on Wednesday, 16/04/2025 will end on Wednesday, 23/04/2025.

“The strike action is expected to begin on Thursday, 24/04/2025.”

Source: https://punchng.com/abia-teachers-to-begin-strike-thursday-over-unpaid-salaries/

Not surprised. Same happened under Obi in Anambra. He couldnt pay doctors salaries for 8 months. Imagine if he was the president, by now all agencies of govt would have been on Strike. Someone who could not pay state workers salaries, how will he pay mulltitude Federal workers? Obi is a leaner where Tinubu dey.

They protect their own and attack yours through the help of the " but "
from within

Max24:
Not surprised. Same happened under Obi in Anambra. He couldnt pay doctors salaries for 8 months. Imagine if he was the president, by now all agencies of govt would have been on Strike. Obi is a leaner where Tinubu dey.

Doctors also went on strike for more than 12 month under Obi's watch in Anambra

ObosiLandlord:
Doctors also went on strike for more than 12 month under Obi's watch in Anambra

Thank you for correcting me. I have forgotten it reached 12 months. Thats why I get upset when all these small Boys start hyping him for who he is not. Most Obidients supporting hime here were probably kids when he was gov.

madridguy:
They protect their own and attack yours through the help of the " but "
from within

We did not protect nor supported Orji Uzo Kalu,,T.A Orji and Ikpeazu because they were all failures.
There must be a reason we Abians are now solidly supporting governor Alex Otti.
These same teachers who are threatening strike now were dying in silent during the regime of previous governors who owed them years of salaries which the current governor have cleared.

Epistasis:
Audio Governor, he is the best thing that happened to Abia after Akwa garri. The way Obidients will defend this man hennnn, even devil do fear .

Lol

Max24:
Not surprised. Same happened under Obi in Anambra. He couldnt pay doctors salaries for 8 months. Imagine if he was the president, by now all agencies of govt would have been on Strike. Someone who could not pay state workers salaries, how will he pay mulltitude Federal workers? Obi is a leaner where Tinubu dey.

Under Peter Obi, Anambra doctors went on strike for 13 months.

The irony was that a lot of Anambra women needing maternity care moved to Ondo under LP to use the Mimiko's Abiye and Mother & Child Hospital initiatives back then.

Strike is not a bad thing if it will yield result

APC is a curse on Abia state. I warned my people to vote for a new Abia by voting LP but they didn't listen, now see how teachers are suffering! Sad

So this man na scam ewww. Believe all these politicians at your own peril.

Haaa Alex kwa?

Security is important o

It gulps alot of money including salaries

LegendHero:
Source: https://punchng.com/abia-teachers-to-begin-strike-thursday-over-unpaid-salaries/

The communist labourers in LP have shown that they are worse than those who they criticise in other parties.

What a disgrace and shame.

Coolsat:
So this man na scam ewww. Believe all these politicians at your own peril.

Try dey reach village, ok ?!!

Otti lo!

Ahh. No be sabotage be this?

Something for apc whatsapp groups to spread
Their already typing the same comment above

Pdp accumulated these debts

Max24:
Thank you for correcting me. I have forgotten it reached 12 months. Thats why I get upset when all these small Boys start hyping him for who he is not. Most Obidients supporting hime here were probably kids when he was gov.

Nothing abnormal about going on strike.