Former Senator Shehu Sani has expressed concern over the recent protests by lecturers at Alex Ekwueme University, who are demonstrating against the Federal Government's delay in disbursing their 2022 salaries. Sani, who previously represented Kaduna, emphasized the urgency of resolving the issue promptly. He highlighted that an agreement had been reached to compensate the lecturers for the salaries withheld during their strike.
Shehu Sani in his statement on his verified platform, Verified X, stressed the necessity for the government to fulfill its promises to the lecturers. He pointed out that the agreement to compensate the lecturers for the withheld 2022 salaries must be adhered to without further delay. This stance emphasizes the principle of upholding agreements and ensuring fair treatment of employees in public institutions.
The situation at Alex Ekwueme University illustrates the impact of bureaucratic delays and financial uncertainties on academic staff. In advocating for the prompt resolution of the salary issue, Shehu Sani highlights the broader implications for morale and productivity within the education sector. Timely salary payments not only fulfill contractual obligations but also contribute to a conducive work environment that supports academic excellence and institutional stability.
Hear him: "The protest embarked upon by the lecturers of the Alex Ekwueme University over the failure of the FG to pay their withheld 2022 salaries must be addressed.An agreement has been reached to pay them their wages withheld because of the strike;it should be complied with."