NLC To Head Of Civil Service: ASUU Is A Trade Union

NLC To Head Of Civil Service: ASUU Is A Trade Union

NLC To Head Of Civil Service: ASUU Is A Trade Union

NLC To Head Of Civil Service: ASUU Is A Trade Union

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is a trade union.

NLC is apparently reacting to recent comments made by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, that ASUU is not a trade union.

NLC also faulted the statement issued by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr (Mrs.) Folasade Yemi-Esan, that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is not a trade union, saying it is a misrepresentation of facts.

Wabba disclosed that the NLC decided to speak on the matter in order to set the records straight and disclaim the misleading statement by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation on the status of ASUU as an organisation.

He pointed out that ASUU was formed by practising teachers in 1965 under the name Nigerian Teachers.

ASUU in 1978 became a successor body to the Nigerian Teachers, adding that since its formation, ASUU has been a trade union affiliated to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

Wabba added that the founding President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Hassan Sunmonu, currently serves as one of the national trustees of ASUU, noting that the history of ASUU as a trade union has been that of struggles.

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