Unity college workers reject government call to resume duties
Staff members of Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges have reportedly ignored a government instruction to return to work. Their indefinite strike is continuing amid a dispute linked to the proposed concession of King’s College, according to Punch Nigeria’s account.
Staff of Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges have declined to comply with a government directive ordering them to resume work, Punch Nigeria reports. The workers are continuing an indefinite strike, according to the report. The industrial action is linked to opposition surrounding the concession of King’s College, although the supplied material does not provide further details about the proposed arrangement.
The report says the dispute affects Federal Unity Colleges nationwide. It does not identify the government body that issued the resumption order, state when the directive was made, or give the number of schools and workers involved. The available account also does not include a response from the government or explain whether negotiations have taken place since the strike began.
It provides no information on the effect of the action on lessons, examinations or boarding arrangements. Punch Nigeria’s report describes the strike as ongoing despite the directive. Further details about the concession proposal, the workers’ demands and any possible resolution were not included in the supplied material.
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