The National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT, has issued the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to pay the five and a half months of withheld salaries among other demands, or its members will withdraw their services in universities.
This ultimatum was part of NAAT’s resolutions during its 56th National Executive Council meeting held in Taraba State.
A letter addressed to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment and signed by the Association’s President, Ibeji Wokoma, warned that the union would not be held responsible if no action was taken to address their numerous demands after the expiration of the ultimatum, which commenced on September 30.
The association lamented that all the issues that led to the strike remain unresolved by the Federal Government, despite the resolutions reached, including the non-conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/NAAT Agreement.
NAAT had also raised alarms regarding the lack of funds for upgrading public universities’ laboratories, workshops, and studios, as well as outdated equipment.