The Federal Government has declared that the two-weeks warning strike embarked by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, is illegal.
Minister of Labour and Employment identified as Dr Chris Ngige made this known after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja yesterday March 11, accused ASUU of not following laid down procedures before embarking on the industrial action.
The Minister, Dr Chris Ngige, insisted on “no work, no pay” policy as he confirmed that the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) led to the strike.
Dr Chris Ngige said in a statement;
“I am in shock. The strike is illegal because they did not give us the mandatory notice.
“If you withdraw services and you still want to be paid, it is corruption. Is that not corruption?”