The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened a fresh industrial action against the Federal Government over its failure to release outstanding promotion arrears owed its members.
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday morning following a National Executive Council meeting held at the University of Maiduguri (UNMAID) in Borno state.
ASUU in the statement also said it was also disturbed by the news of employment racketeering perpetrated through the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System.
The statement reads, “NEC noted with serious concern that ASUU members are currently owed several months of promotion arrears arising from distortions traceable to the forceful enrollment of academics on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information platform. NEC observed that the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation has failed to address the issue despite several efforts by the union and university administrations.
“Consequently, ASUU calls on the OAGF to ensure the immediate release of backlog of promotion arrears to our members in the interest of industrial peace and harmony.
