The National Association of Academic Technologists has issued the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to pay the five and a half months of withheld salaries among other demands, or its members will withdraw their services in universities.

This ultimatum was part of NAAT’s resolutions during its 56th National Executive Council meeting held in Taraba State.

A letter addressed to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment and signed by the association’s President, IbejiI Nwokoma , warned that the union would not be held responsible if no action was taken to address their numerous demands after the expiration of the ultimatum, which commenced from September 30.

The union listed other outstanding issues to include: Payment of arrears of minimum wage to omitted NAAT members, payment of arrears of 25% and 35% salary increase, inadequate infrastructure, dilapidated laboratories, workshops, and obsolete equipment.