Reactions continue to trail 8 months ASUU strike.

Reactions have continued to trail the eight
months strike of the Academic Staff
Union of Universities, ASUU, in the
country.

The union embarked on strike, March
2020, following disagreement with the
federal government.

However, the major issue that led to the
strike early this year was largely triggered
by the introduction of the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System
(IPPIS)

Integrated Personnel and Payroll System
(IPPS) is a centralised payroll platform by
the Federal Government. It helps the
Government plan and manages its payroll
budget, ensuring there’s no loophole in
the disbursement of pays.

Its aim is to pay accurately and on time
within statutory and contractual
regulations. We aim to provide a payroll
service that is customer focused and that
utilises technology wherever possible.

There are 459 MDAS on IPPIS Platform as
at 31st June, 2017. The department is
responsible for processing and payment
of salary to over Three hundred thousand
(300,000) Federal Government Employees
across the 459 MDAs. IPPIS aim is to
enrol into the platform, all Federal
Government MDAs that draws personnel
cost fund from the Consolidated Revenue
Fund.

Tired of staying at home, The National
Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on
Monday, resolved to organise nationwide mass protest to press home its demand for the immediate reopening of all universities across the country.

Also reacting, Deji Adeyanju, the leader of
Concerned Nigeria group, said, “ASUU still
on strike. Pity our students and lecturers”.