Henshaw NYONG | TheHILL |
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Akwa Ibom State Chapter has directed her members to return to their duty posts, thereby suspending the ongoing strike action.
The Union announced this Friday, in a press release jointly signed by her Chairman; Comrade Edet O. A. Emenyi and Secretary Comrade Victor O. Amirize.
The union thanked the State Government for the agreement to comply with the demands of Primary and Secondary School teachers.
Part of the statement as obtained by TheHILL reads: “The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Akwa Ibom State wing hereby suspends its industrial action earlier declared against the Akwa Ibom State Government from midnight of Tuesday 15th March 2022.
“This is sequel to negotiation between the government team led by His Excellency, Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel and the leadership of the NUT led by Comrade Edet O. A. Emenyi on the 17th day of March 2022.
“These understanding were arrived: Immediate commencement of payments of leave grant for 2017 and 2018.
“Immediate commencement of payment of one (1) month minimum wage arrears to primary schools teachers.
“Appointment of a Committee comprising of NUT, NLC and government representatives to dialogue on the template for the installmental payment of 2019, 2020 and 2021 leave grants to primary schools teachers.
“Payment of promotions arrears for six years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 to primary schools teachers. Immediate commencement of 2019, 2020 2021 promotion exercise to teachers.
” Payment of 7.5% contributory pension refunds to teachers as soon as records are reconciled and other issues listed in the strike.”
While appreciating their members, parents and students for showing understanding throughout the period of the strike, NUT directed all teachers in Primary and Secondary Schools in the State to resume normal academic activities from Monday, 21st March, 2022.
