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There Wouldn’t Be Another ASUU Strike, Gov. Badaru Assures Nigerian Students

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2 years ago

November 11, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The Executive Governor of Jigawa state Alhaji Muhammad Badaru has assured that, there will not be another Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU Strike in the country saying that government is working hard to ensure the issue is resolve as soon as possible.

It will be recalled that after 8 months of strike action, ASUU called off the strike just last month, but the report has it that ASUU may embark on another strike as a result of payment of lecturer’s half salary that is generating a lot of issues in the country.

He gave this assurance at official Inauguration of Executive Council of National Association Nigerian Students NANS for 2022/2023 Academic Session on Thursday in Abuja.

According to him, there would not be another ASUU strike, I want to assured Nigerians students government is working hard to ensure the issue is nail, all the 36 Governors because none of governors will not want to answer the call of the students, so, we will support NANS and make sure things improve for the of the student’s.

On the payment of half salary for lecturers that is generating issues we have started working on it, and by the grace of God we will get to the bottom of this, ASUU strike will be resolved, we pray there won’t be another strike.

“We have suffered enough, President Muhammadu is aware of this, and we are looking at different ways to finalize the salary payment of ASUU.

“My door is widely hoped for by NANS and I will do my best to ensure NANS progress more.”

He called on NANS Executive to always do things that will bring unity to the country saying one of the things that bring association down is disunity.

“President of National Association Nigerian Students NANS Comrade Usman Barambu called on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency and with all sense of sincerity and commitment to address all issues relating to their agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities to forestall future industrial actions that we keep our students out of campus for almost a year.

“As Nigerian Students will not condone any form of industrial actions that will keep our members out of campus again.

“The leadership of NANS demands a better deal for education of Nigerian masses because most of the Children of the privilege few now study either abroad or in Private Universities established with our common wealth across the country by the same set of people we entrusted to govern us then while they won’t turn deaf ears to the demand by ASUU for improve standard and condition of learning in our public higher institutions.”

He promised that the new exco will leave no stone unturned toward betterment of Nigerian students.

Speaking also was Chairman Inauguration Planning Committee, Comrade Smart Olalekan Edward said the newly NANS Exco under the leadership of Comrade Usman Barambu will bring collective blessing to all Nigerian students.

However, he appreciated all the mediators which includes, APC Presidential candidate Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the Jigawa state Governor Muhammadu Badaru , the Speaker House of rep Femi Gbajabiamila, Governor of Delta state Ifeanyi Okowa as well as NANS stakeholders.

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Stakeholders Push for Stronger Labor Polices to Protect Jobs in Energy Transition

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7 hours ago

March 27, 2025

The Gleamer

…Unveil ‘Workers’ Charter of Demand’

By Joel Ajayi

In a bid to strengthen labour laws and safeguard Nigerian workers from job losses amid the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy, stakeholders have called for equitable policies that protect employment and workers’ rights.

***Presenting the Workers’ Charter of Demand, Tunde Selman, Researcher and Team Lead at GGT-Nigeria, outlined key labour concerns in Nigeria’s evolving energy landscape***.

The call was made at the public presentation of the Workers’ Charter of Demand and Stakeholders’ Engagement held on Thursday in Abuja.

The event, organized by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in collaboration with Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Nigeria, also marked the launch of the Justice Department Transition Project, aimed at ensuring a just and sustainable shift to renewable energy.

In his remarks, Lennart Oestergaard, Resident Representative of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung FES Nigeria, emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between trade unions, the private sector, and the government to develop policies that protect jobs and equip workers for employment in the renewable energy sector.

“As Nigeria moves towards cleaner energy sources, we must ensure that workers are not displaced or exploited,” he stated. “A just transition means that no one is left behind. This requires deliberate policies that promote job security, social dialogue, and economic fairness.”

Presenting the Workers’ Charter of Demand, Tunde Selman, Researcher and Team Lead at GGT-Nigeria, outlined key labour concerns in Nigeria’s evolving energy landscape.

“The charter is a call to action, advocating for fair labour practices and worker protections,” Selman said.

Some of the key demands highlighted in the charter include: Job Security: Preventing mass redundancies in the energy sector.

Social Protection Measures to Ensuring access to pension schemes and health insurance for workers transitioning from fossil fuel jobs; Fair Wages and Improved Working Conditions to Address labour rights in both traditional and renewable energy sector.

Also, Equipping workers with skills in clean energy technologies, Stronger Labor Union Involvement: Ensuring labor unions play a role in policymaking related to energy transition amongst other.

In her goodwill message, Executive Secretary of the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), Dr. Tosin Akande, thumbed FES and its partners for their advocacy efforts in protecting labor rights during the energy transition.

However, She stressed the need for stronger policies to prevent unemployment and low wages. “Without strong policies, many workers could face job losses or poor working conditions,” Dr. Akande warned.

Meanwhile, the event also featured a panel discussion on “Just and Clean Transition for Trade Unions in Nigeria,” where experts examined challenges and opportunities in the energy transition.

Discussions focused on: Expanding the renewable energy sector while protecting workers’ rights; The role of government and private sector investment in job creation and Vocational training for green economy jobs.

Stakeholders therefore reaffirmed their commitment to advocating for policies that ensure a fair transition for Nigerian workers, ensuring that no one is left behind as the country moves toward a greener future.

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