NLC urges ASUU to double productivity

NLC urges ASUU to double productivity
on december 20, 2013 at 2:46 pm in news
Awka – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in
Anambra has called on university lecturers to work
harder to make up for the 25 weeks lost to their
strike.
Mr Patrick Obianyo, the Chairman of the congress
in the state, made the call while speaking  in Awka
on Friday.
Obianyo described the suspended strike which
lasted five months and 18 days as not only
regrettable but avoidable.
He, however, commended the federal government
for finding a common ground with the Academic
Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on the issues
raised.
He said that their action showed responsibility and
was in the interest of the country’s education
sector.
“The NLC thanks God for helping us see the end of
the strike after a period of nearly six months.
“We want members of ASUU to double their
productivity so that we can reduce the extent of
damage resulting from the industrial action.
“The government has shown character and
demonstrated faith with the union; it is not
cowardice, so students and teachers must justify
the gains of that struggle,” he said.
The labour leader pointed out that there was need
for healthy industrial relations between
governments at all levels and the labour unions.
He said it would make for easy resolution of
differences and prevent prolonged negotiations.
ASUU on Tuesday suspended its industrial action
which commenced on July 1. (NAN)