Nigerian Academic Technologists Demand Action: 21-Day Ultimatum Issued To Government

Nigerian Academic Technologists Demand Action: 21-Day Ultimatum Issued To GovernmentThe National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government demanding the payment of five and a half months’ withheld salaries. Failure to meet these demands could lead to industrial action from the association’s members.

This ultimatum was announced following NAAT’s 56th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, which took place in Taraba State. In a letter addressed to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, signed by NAAT President Comrade Ibeji Nwokoma, the association made it clear that it would not take responsibility for any consequences following the expiration of the ultimatum, which began on September 30, if their issues remain unresolved.

The letter was also sent to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the National Universities Commission (NUC).

During the recent NEC meeting held at Federal University Wukari on September 25 and 26, 2024, NAAT felt compelled to issue this ultimatum due to the government’s failure to deliver on previous promises regarding the payment of salaries, despite a presidential directive given over five months ago, as well as other outstanding matters.

Key issues outlined in the letter include the absence of a necessary circular regarding the CONTISS 14 and 15 for NAAT members, as per the 2017 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the payment of minimum wage arrears for members omitted between April 2019 and January 2020, and the settlement of arrears related to 25% and 35% salary increases for the period of January to December 2023.

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