The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have threatened an indefinite strike if the Federal Government fails to settle outstanding welfare concerns within a week.
In a letter dated September 12 and addressed to the Minister of Education, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the two unions accused the government of neglecting long-standing grievances despite repeated interventions.
Signed by SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim and NASU leader Prince Peters Adeyemi, the letter cited unpaid salaries, arrears from the recently approved 25–35 per cent salary adjustment, and what they described as an “unfair” distribution of the ₦50 billion earned allowances.
According to the unions, non-teaching personnel received less than their due share, while staff in inter-university centres were left out entirely. They noted that a tripartite panel set up in July to address the matter has yet to make progress.
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JAC also criticised delays in renegotiating the 2009 FGN–NASU/SSANU agreements, pointing out that although discussions with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been concluded, their own renegotiation panel, inaugurated in October 2024, has not met with them since December last year.
The unions warned that if the issues are not resolved by September 15, they will embark on a nationwide work stoppage.
The ultimatum adds to mounting tensions in the university system, coming just as ASUU and the government remain locked in a separate dispute over unfulfilled agreements.
