By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has complied with the directive of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to participate in the ongoing strike with effect from Tuesday morning.
This was contained in a circular signed by the Union President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke released to its members on Monday.
According to the statement, all members of the union are directed to join the strike to protect the interest of Nigerian workers and the leadership of the union.
The statement read thus: “The Nigeria Labour Congress at a Joint National Executive Council (NEC) of NLC and TUC directed all affiliate Unions to commence the withdrawal of services with effect from midnight today 13 November 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.
“Zonal Coordinators and Branch Chairpersons should immediately mobilize our members to participate in the action.
“A people united, cannot be defeated.”
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