The National Industrial Court has upheld the Federal Government’s no work no pay in the suit filed against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
The court on Tuesday said that FG’s implementation of the rule against members of ASUU who went on strike last year is perfectly legal.
Recall that ASUU had in October 2022 called off its eight-month-old strike which began February 14.
After strike was called, the Federal Government dragged ASUU before the National Industrial Court over the demand of the Union for the payment of their salaries from February 14 to October 7, 2022.
Delivering the judgement, President of the Court, Justice Benedict Kanyip, held that it is within the right of the Federal Government to withhold salaries of workers who embark on industrial action.
However, the court held that the imposition of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) platform on members of ASUU by the Federal Government violates University Autonomy.
It further held that ASUU members reserve the right to determine how their salaries should be paid.
Ifunanya Ikueze is an Engineer, Safety Professional, Writer, Investor, Entrepreneur and Educator.
