The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU) has said their strike will persist despite the release by the Federal Government only one month’s salary. on the four months owed to university workers.

On Saturday, the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation announced the release of withheld salaries, but this partial payment did not change the resolve of the unions.

SSANU National President Mohammed Ibrahim highlighted that many university officials, including vice-chancellors, bursars and registrars, are also affected by these salary delays, exacerbating the disruption to university operations nationwide.

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Ibrahim highlighted the strong support from union members, saying: “98 percent of our members have complied with the strike, and we will not return to work until our demands are fully met. »

He confirmed that although some members have started receiving payments, only one month out of the four due has been released.

“Yes, they paid one month out of four. We will meet again to assess the situation. Not everyone has received it so far,” he added.

The indefinite strike, which began on Monday, resulted in a complete shutdown of university activities across the country.