Anger and shock are what described the feeling among members of the Academic Staff of Nigerian University ASUU as the Federal Government only paid lecturers under its umbrella for 18 working days in the month of October.
ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke, while confirming the development to a correspondent of The PUNCH newspapers said, “Yes, it is true and we are honestly shocked”.
National Infinity reports that ASUU had on Friday, October 14 announced a suspension of the strike which commenced on Monday, February 14, 2022.
Lecturers and senior members of ASUU, who spoke under strict confidence noted that the government only paid half of the salaries for the month of October.
Speaking with The PUNCH 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.”
Though the FG is yet to break the silence on the reason for making the half payment, our correspondent gathered that the decision was taken based on the fact that the lecturers resumed back to work in the middle of October.
