NLC Threatens Nationwide Action Over ASUU Strike Deadline

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a threat of nationwide action if the Federal Government fails to resolve the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike within four weeks. NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized the government's policies and described the strike as a result of unjust provocations.

ASUU's strike, led by Professor Chris Piwuna, is due to unresolved issues such as staff welfare, salary arrears, and infrastructure decay. Despite assurances from Dr.

Tunji Alausa, ASUU demands full implementation of the 2009 agreement. The situation highlights the instability in Nigeria's tertiary education system.