BREAKING: NASU, SSANU to embark on indefinite nationwide strike May 1

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has announced plans to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike starting from May 1.

The decision was contained in a letter dated April 30 and addressed to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa.

The notice was jointly signed by NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, and SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim.

According to the unions, the industrial action will commence at midnight, citing the federal government’s failure to conclude ongoing renegotiations and present a new offer regarding workers’ allowances.

They noted that repeated engagements with government representatives have not produced satisfactory outcomes, leaving them with no option but to withdraw their services indefinitely.

The JAC acknowledged the withdrawal of a previous circular on a 30 percent increase in the consolidated non-teaching tools allowance but said it did not address the core issues in the dispute.

“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tools allowance is acknowledged, no new offer has been made to supersede the 30 percent allowances contained in the withdrawn letter,” the letter reads.

According to the unions, the pace of negotiations had been slow and failed to meet their expectations.

“The consensus outcome of the consultation is that our demand vis-à-vis the slow pace of the renegotiation process has not been met,” they said.

The unions said members had earlier mandated their leadership to take action if negotiations were not concluded by April 30.

“With the agreement not concluded as of April 30, 2026, and with no new offer, the strike action shall commence by 12:00 am on May 1, 2026,” they said.

They described the strike as inevitable, accusing the government of failing to avert the crisis through meaningful engagement.

“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 from Friday, May 1, 2026,” the unions added.

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