UNIZIK exams threatened as workers protest N25,000 deduction from salary
UNIZIK exams threatened as workers protest N25,000 deduction from salary Tension is mounting at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, following the unexpected deduction of up to N25,000 from the February 2025 salaries of staff members, a situation that has sparked outrage within the university community. After a prolonged delay in salary payments, which extended into March 5, staff members began receiving their salaries, only to discover significant shortfalls. The deductions, which reportedly varied among employees, have raised concerns, especially as the university is currently conducting examinations. Several affected workers, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, lamented that the recurring salary deductions have remained unexplained by the university’s bursary unit. They warned that if no clear explanation is provided, they may be forced to take decisive actions, including protests or an industrial strike. A senior management offi...