Protest rocks UNICROSS, As SSANU, NASU demand payment of salaries

From Ene Asuquo, Calabar 

Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) University of Cross River (UNICROSSS branch), yesterday in Calabar staged a peaceful Protest at the institution in solidarity  with other sister tertiary institutions over  federal government’s unfulfilled  agreements.

The Union members stated that they’re protesting the Federal Government’s failure to implement a 2009 agreement regarding  their welfare and benefits.

The unions want the government to honor the 2009 agreement and implement the accrued salaries and benefits citing  the current economic hardship in the country as a reason for the government to prioritize their welfare.

The protest was held in solidarity with the national unions’ directive, indicating a unified stance.

The protest highlights the ongoing struggles of university staff in Nigeria and the need for the government to address their concerns.

Speaking to newsmen in Calabar during the protest, which took place yesterday at UNICROSSS main campus, NASU Chairman, Atim Amah, in company  of SSANU Secretary,  Sunny lnaku said the unions are protesting  in solidarity with their members working at tertiary institutions.

They urged the government to implement and honour agreement entered into by both parties to cushion effect of economic hardships in the country.

The Union leaders who spoke after kick-starting a protest match from new Cafeteria to the main gate of the Calabar campus stressing that they lead their members out for the protest in solidarity with the national unions directive.