The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a strong warning to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), threatening to shut down all its offices in Nigeria. The union accuses WAEC of unfair labour practices, including worker victimisation and failure to meet agreed commitments.
NASU is demanding the full payment of all agreed allowances, an end to the alleged unlawful transfer of staff from WAEC’s Yaba headquarters, and the resumption of deductions and full remittance of union dues. If these demands are not met, the union has vowed to take legal action and report WAEC to the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, NASU’s General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, urged WAEC to uphold labour laws and respect ILO conventions that protect workers’ rights. He highlighted a dispute over palliative payments, explaining that a joint committee of WAEC and union representatives had recommended a N30,000 monthly payment for six months. However, the Head of the National Office (HNO) allegedly ignored this decision and paid only N25,000 for three months.
With rising frustration, NASU has declared that if WAEC fails to pay the outstanding amounts, all NASU members in WAEC’s headquarters and nationwide offices will embark on a total strike from Monday, March 24, 2025.
This escalating tension could disrupt WAEC’s operations, affecting students and examinations across the country.
