A’Ibom NUT suspends strike, asks teachers to resume work Monday

Akpan Umoh, Uyo

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Akwa Ibom wing said it has suspended the strike embarked upon by teachers in public primary and secondary schools across the state

The suspension of the strike was contained in a statement issued by the union and signed by the State Chairman, Comrade Edet Emenyi and State Secretary, Comrade Victor Amirize and made available to newsmen in Uyo on Sunday.

Our Correspondent recalls that NUT on March 15 declared strike action for non payment of leave grant from 2017 and non payment of the 7.5 per cent contributory pension refunds to members among other demands.

According the statement, the suspension was sequeled to negotiation between the government team led by Gov. Udom Emmanuel and the leadership of NUT led by Comrade Edet Emenyi.

The statement said government has agreed to commence immediate payment of leave grant from 2017 and 2018.

The NUT said government has also resolved to commence payment of one month minimum wage arrears to primary schools teachers.

“These understanding were arrived; the instalment payment of 2019, 2020and 2021 leave grant to primary schools teachers.

“Payment of promotion 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,” the statement stated.

The statement appreciated teachers, parents and students for showing Understanding throughout the period of the strike and prayed that government would keep their side of agreements reached.

The NUT directed teachers in primary and secondary schools to resume normal academic activities from Monday March 21.