Nigerians React as NASU, SSANU End Strike: "Was it Meaningful?"

• Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities have ended their seven-day warning strike
• In a circular to branch chairmen at public universities, the body directed members to resume work on Monday, March 25
• Following the update, several Nigerians shared their thoughts on the popular social networking site, X

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FCT, Abuja - Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) on Sunday, March 24, ended their seven-day warning strike.

As noted by Channels Television, in a circular to branch chairmen of public universities across the country, SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim directed members of the union and those of NASU to resume work on Monday, March 25.

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SSANU and NASU are not happy that the Bola Tinubu-led administration allegedly withheld the salaries of their members.

NASU, SSANU strike: Netizens speak

Following the news, some Nigerians shared their thoughts. Legit.ng captures some comments on X (formerly Twitter) below:

Chima Echefule wrote:

"So what do they achieve with the warning strike?"

Ezeogu chukwuemeka Emmanuel said:

"For those wey don play vacation, oya resume work."

@Franky_9ja commented:

"The "Ghana must go" have been received and funds have been shared. This is Nigeria."

Ekedegba Audu said:

"Am not even aware they are on strike."

@henrymarck20 said:

"Very confused unions. They’ll never grow in as much they have corrupt leaders."

@bamconcept said:

"They are jokers. Nigerians are not ready."

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@Uglytruf21 wrote:

"Nigerian masses deserve their suffering.

"They should keep sitting and waiting for a messiah. When they are tired of suffering they know what to do. Slaves."

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