Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (NAU) Chapter, have declared an indefinite strike at the university.

NAU, a federal university in Anambra State, is popularly known as UNIZIK.

The ASUU-UNIZIK Chapter announced the indefinite strike in a statement on Monday jointly signed by its Chairman, Innocent Nnubia, and the Secretary, Osita Nnajiofor.

The lecturers said they had resolved to withdraw their services in compliance with the standing "Resolution of ASUU National Executive Council" on non-payment of salaries.

The union then urged UNIZIK authorities and Visitor, President Bola Tinubu, to urgently address the situation by ensuring the full payment of the Augus...