SSANU, NASU begin indefinite strike today
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have declared a nationwide strike to commence on Friday, May 1. The university workers under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) explained that their decision became imperative following the federal government’s failure to conclude […]
Senior Staff Association of Nigerian University (SSANU)
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have declared a nationwide strike to commence on Friday, May 1.
The university workers under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) explained that their decision became imperative following the federal government’s failure to conclude ongoing renegotiations and present a fresh offer on allowances.
The two affiliate unions of the Nigeria Labour Congress conveyed their decision in a letter dated April 30, 2026, signed by NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, and SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, and addressed to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa.
“While the letter on the withdrawal of the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance is acknowledged, no new offer has been made to supersede the 30 per cent allowances contained in the withdrawn letter,” the union leaders said.
According to the JAC, members had mandated the leadership to act if the government failed to conclude negotiations by April 30.
“In view of this, with the agreement not concluded as at 30th April 2026, and with no new offer, the strike action shall commence by 12am on May 1, 2026,” the letter read.
The unions insisted that the industrial action became inevitable following what they described as the government’s inability to avert the crisis through meaningful engagement.
“We hereby inform the Federal Government… that as a result of the failure of the government to avert the strike by positively acceding to our demands, all members… will commence total and comprehensive strike action by Friday, May 1, 2026,” Adeyemi and Ibrahim added.
The strike is expected to halt administrative and support services in federal tertiary institutions, raising concerns over another round of disruptions in Nigeria’s university system, which has faced recurring industrial disputes in recent years.