The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has issued a strong warning to the state government, threatening industrial action over poor welfare packages and irregular salary payments.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Naija247news gathered that the union, in a statement released expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current working conditions and financial hardships faced by its members.
According to Naija247news, the statement highlighted several pressing concerns, including:
* Delayed and Irregular Salaries: The union lamented the persistent delays and inconsistencies in salary disbursements, causing significant financial distress to its members.
* Poor Welfare Packages: ASUU-LASUED decried the inadequate welfare packages provided to its members, which fall far below acceptable standards for university educators.
* Unfulfilled Promises: The union accused the state government of reneging on several promises made to address the concerns of its members, including the improvement of infrastructure and the provision of adequate research funding.
Naija247news understands that the union has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government to address these issues. If the demands are not met within the stipulated timeframe, the union has vowed to embark on industrial action, which could disrupt academic activities at the university.
The statement emphasized that the union is committed to the welfare of its members and will not tolerate any further neglect or disregard for their concerns.
Naija247news reports that the state government is yet to respond to the union’s demands.
This development comes at a time when Nigerian universities are grappling with various challenges, including funding shortages and infrastructural decay. The threat of industrial action by ASUU-LASUED further underscores the precarious state of tertiary education in the country.
