The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has warned the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) against adopting what they described as dictatorial practices, urging the council to embrace dialogue to avert another industrial crisis.
Matthew Ogunyade, chairman of NASU, WAEC, Nigeria, made this known in his speech during the union’s peaceful rally at the examination council’s office at Yaba, Lagos, on Monday, August 24, to demonstrate their displeasure on the worsening industrial relations climate under the leadership of Amos Dangut as the head of the National Office at WAEC, Nigeria.
Ogunyade emphasised the growing labour dispute between NASU and WAEC, which he said is raising concerns over staff welfare, workplace relations and the potential impact of industrial action on the council’s operations.
“NASU’s WAEC Nigeria remains open to dialogue with management, but the Amos Dangut-led administration is failing to resolve several issues affecting our members. We don’t want to disrupt the council’s activities but would continue to defend our interests through lawful means.
“We do not desire disruption of council activities. However, a peaceful, motivated, and fairly treated workforce is the bedrock of credible examinations,” Ogunyade said.
