WAEC dismisses NASU’s allegations of victimization, MoU breach

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted claims made by the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) regarding alleged victimisation and violations of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. At a press conference on Monday, NASU’s General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, accused WAEC’s management of victimising staff and […]

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has refuted claims made by the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) regarding alleged victimisation and violations of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.

At a press conference on Monday, NASU’s General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, accused WAEC’s management of victimising staff and failing to uphold agreements due to opposition to certain policies.

The union issued a seven-day ultimatum, warning that it would shut down WAEC offices nationwide and commence an indefinite strike from March 24 if their concerns were not addressed.

In response, WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, in a statement on Tuesday, reaffirmed the council’s commitment to the agreement, including the reinstatement of staff check-off dues deductions by March 2025.

“The alleged threats of transferring NASU executives to different regions and other claims of victimisation remain unsubstantiated,” the statement read.

It emphasised that staff transfers are routine and essential for career progression, allowing employees to gain experience and expertise in different operational settings.

WAEC reiterated that all staff members are subject to its Conditions of Service, which clearly state that employees may be relocated as part of their professional development.