Varsity workers threaten nationwide protests over withheld salaries, others
The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has threatened to embark on nationwide protests over the three-and-a-half months’ withheld salaries, non-implementation of the consequential adjustment for the minimum wage, among others.
Ibeji Nwokoma, NAAT President, made this known in a statement when he said that the Association gave the Government till August 6, but was open to dialogue before the date
The statement clarified that if the Government fails to act swiftly, the NAAT branches would commence the first nationwide protest on August 6, the second nationwide protest on August 13 and a national protest in Abuja on August 20.
“Further to this, all NAAT branches have been directed to commence the sensitisation and mobilisation of members in preparation for the actions scheduled for August 2025.
“However, NAAT remains committed to dialogue and constructive engagement with relevant stakeholders to resolve our grievances and to improve the welfare of our members
Finally, NAAT calls on the general public, traditional and religious leaders, members of the National Assembly, and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene and prevail upon the federal government to do the needful in order to sustain the relative peace currently being enjoyed on university campuses.”
NAAT had issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government in June over unresolved issues as touching the welfare of its members and a conducive environment for academic activities, which expired on July 4, without any action from the government.
Hence, the Association at its 59 National Executive Council (NEC), meeting at Yobe State University, Damaturu, frowned at the alleged indifferent attitude of the government towards addressing the highlighted demands
