NASU Issues 7-Day Strike Notice to WAEC Over Workers’ Welfare and Labour Dispute

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), demanding immediate action on workers’ welfare and the alleged victimization of labor leaders. The union has warned that failure to meet their demands will result in a total shutdown of all WAEC offices nationwide, beginning Monday, March 24.

During a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, NASU General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, expressed deep concern over the unresolved issues affecting WAEC employees. He emphasized that the union has been patient for too long and that the time has come for the management of WAEC to address their grievances.

NASU’s demands reportedly include improved working conditions, prompt payment of entitlements, and an end to what the union describes as unfair treatment and intimidation of labor representatives. The union has accused WAEC management of neglecting workers’ rights and failing to engage in meaningful dialogue despite repeated attempts at negotiation.

Adeyemi warned that if WAEC does not respond within the stipulated timeframe, NASU will have no choice but to embark on industrial action. This means that all WAEC offices across Nigeria will be completely shut down, affecting administrative activities and potentially disrupting preparations for upcoming examinations.

The looming strike could have significant consequences for WAEC operations, particularly in a period when examination bodies are finalizing arrangements for candidates. A prolonged shutdown may delay crucial processes such as the release of results, candidate registration, and other essential services provided by WAEC.

NASU has urged stakeholders, including the federal government and relevant authorities, to intervene before the situation escalates further. The union remains firm in its stance, insisting that workers’ welfare must be prioritized and that labor leaders should not face any form of intimidation for advocating workers’ rights.

As the deadline approaches, all eyes are on WAEC’s management to see how they will respond to NASU’s demands. The outcome of this dispute will determine whether WAEC offices remain operational or if the nation will witness yet another industrial action disrupting key educational services.