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The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) on Sunday rejected the 80 percent allotted to Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) from the N50b approved by federal government for university based unions
According to a statement jointly signed by Prince Peters Adeyemi, General Secretary, NASU and
Com. Mohammed Ibrahim, National President, SSANU warned that their members would not guarantee industrial harmony if the current arrangement was not review
The statement also described as unfair that 80 percent will be allotted to ASUU while 20 percent is said to be for the non teaching staffs
The statement reads, “We have received, with utter disappointment, the information that 80% of the sum has been allocated solely to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), while the remaining 20% is expected to be shared among SSANU, NASU and NAAT.
“This lopsided arrangement is grossly unfair, provocative, totally unacceptable, and capable of creating industrial disharmony, thereby further accentuating the teaching/non-teaching dichotomy in Nigerian Universities.
“Non-Teaching staff of Nigeria Universities are not second-class citizens but are critical stakeholders who contribute immensely to the day-to-day functioninality, administrative efficiency, research excellence, technical operations, and overall development of the Nigerian Universities system.
“This latest attempt to diminish our role and worth through this inequitable distribution is an injustice that we will not accept in silence.
“We wish to make it clear that this is not a contest of supremacy among unions. Rather, it is about fairness, recognition, and the equitable treatment of all workers who form the backbone of the Nigerian University system.
“A harmonious and productive academic environment can only be achieved when all stakeholders are treated with respect, dignity, equity, and fairness.
“It is unnecessary to remind the government of the essential and pivotal roles played by Non-Teaching staff (and which we will continue to play) in stabilizing the Nigeria University system. The Government and its agencies are fully aware of the invaluable contributions of SSANU and NASU in ensuring the stability, functionality and excellence of our Universities.
“Their decisions should, therefore, reflect this understanding and uphold the principles of equity and justice.
“We strongly urge the Federal Government to immediately review and reverse the recommended allocation formula, as going ahead with this unfair distribution will only breed avoidable resentment and trigger widespread industrial disharmony, something the University system can ill afford at this critical time.
“SSANU and NASU stand united in demanding justice, fairness, and a recognition of our rightful place in the University community.
“We will not fold our arms while our rights are trampled and our members are treated with disdain”.
