ASUU joins NLC in Nationwide strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially announced its participation in the nationwide indefinite strike called by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).

In a directive issued on Monday, Nov. 13, ASUU instructed its members to commence the strike from midnight of the same day.

The circular, signed by Emmanuel Osodeke, National President of the Union, was addressed to ASUU’s zonal coordinators and chairpersons.

In the communication, Osodeke stated,

“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 mobilize our members to participate in the action.”

The decision by ASUU to join the strike comes in response to the call by NLC and TUC, who had earlier instructed their affiliates to partake in the nationwide strike commencing at midnight on Monday.

This protest is aimed at condemning the alleged assault on NLC President, Joe Ajaero, reportedly carried out by the Nigerian police and the Imo State government.