From TCNEWS
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) Abia SUBEB held its 2024 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, December 5th, at its permanent secretariat in Ohokobe Afara Ibeku, Umuahia.
The event, presided over by Branch Chairman Comrade Isidore A. Ibebuike, Ph.D., marked a significant milestone in the union’s journey towards sincere commitment and respect for its ideals.
In his welcome address, Comrade Ibebuike highlighted the union’s achievements over the past year, emphasizing the tangible progress made since the 2023 elections. He noted that the branch is now regarded as the best in the southeast, if not the nation, due to its unwavering dedication to the welfare of its members.
Comrade Ibebuike who said that the AGM provided a platform to review the successes and challenges faced by the union, proudly announced the near completion of the branch secretariat, a project that stands as the largest of its kind in the country.
He commended the members and the national secretariat for their support in realizing this vision.
According to him, the union’s leadership has been proactive in addressing member concerns, including courtesy visits to key stakeholders and discussions on issues such as non-payment of arrears and promotion implementation.
Comrade Ibebuike expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, for approving the new national minimum wage and the central payment system, which has reduced fraud.
However, he appealed for a review of the minimum wage table and the inclusion of NASU members in retirement policy extensions.

Comrade Ibebuike thanked the national headquarters and state council for their support and reiterated the union’s commitment to improving the welfare of its members.
The AGM called for the harmonization of salaries for NASU members and the full composition of the ASUBEB board.
The AGM also served as a moment to honour 67 retired members and remember 37 deceased colleagues with a minute of silence.

The ASUBEB Chairman, Lady Lydia Onuoha, in a brief speech reassured her readiness to partner with the Union as a critical stakeholder in the basic education subsector.
The ASUBEB Board Secretary, Dr. Uzoamaka Amah-Mbah, a representative of the State Accountant General, Deaconess Njum Onyemenam, and the NLC chairman, who was represented by the secretary, along with the General Secretary of NASU, Prince Peters Adeyemi JP, who was represented by the Senior Deputy General Secretary, A.G. Mohammed, and other stakeholders in the education sector attended.
