The Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have declared an indefinite strike to begin at midnight on May 1, citing stalled negotiations with the Federal Government over allowances.
In a letter dated April 30 and addressed to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the unions said the action follows the government’s failure to conclude renegotiations and table a fresh offer.
“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,” the unions said.
The letter, signed by NASU General Secretary and SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim, acknowledged the withdrawal of an earlier circular proposing a 30 per cent increase in the consolidated non-teaching tools allowance but stressed that the central dispute remains unresolved.
“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tools allowance is acknowledged, no new offer has been made to supersede the 30 per cent allowances contained in the withdrawn letter,” the letter read in part.
The unions said the pace of engagement fell short of members’ expectations after prior consultations.
“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.
They added that members had mandated the leadership to act if negotiations were not concluded by April 30.
“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 said.
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