FG has described the proposed strike by ASUU, as ‘unconstitutional.’ The
government’s stance was made by the Minister of Labour and Employment. The
government, however, also appealed to ASUU to rescind its decision to embark on
the one week warning strike from November 16.
The minister urged ASUU to shelve the strike to make room to address contending issues. He said this via a statement issued by Samuel Olowokere, Deputy Director of Press in the
Ministry, said shelving the strike would ensure wider consultation.
“The
claims of nationwide consultations by ASUU cannot be true as the Ministry of
Labour and Employment which is the chief conciliator of industrial relations
disputes is yet to receive a direct petition from ASUU.
“This is
against the Federal Government who is the jurisdictional employer,” he said.
He
emphasised the need for a proper re-negotiation of the Collective Bargaining
Agreement which ASUU reached with the previous administration through a clear
channel of social dialogue.
He said
channel of dialogue would consist of the immediate employer, the Ministry of
Education, and the Labour Ministry.
Mr. Ngige
explained that in view of the prevailing circumstances, the issuance of warning
strike by union was unconstitutional.
“The body
is yet to exhaust the conflict resolution mechanisms clearly mapped out in the
labour laws,” he added.
(NAN)
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