The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka chapter, on Monday commenced an indefinite strike over the non-payment of the full August 2026 salary to its members.
In a press statement jointly signed by the Chairperson of the ASUU UNIZIK chapter, Innocent Nnubia, and the Secretary, Osita Nnajiofor, and released to journalists on Monday, the association said it had resolved to withdraw its services in compliance with the standing “Resolution of ASUU National Executive Council” on non-payment of salaries.
It therefore urged the university authorities and Visitor, President Bola Tinubu, to urgently address the situation by ensuring the full payment of the August 2026 salary to its members and ensuring that the situation does not recur.
The statement read in part, “The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU-UNIZIK Branch, at its Congress held today, Monday, September 7, 2026, resolved to withdraw her services in compliance with the standing Resolution of ASUU National Executive Council on non-payment of salaries.
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