By Hassan Ibrahim
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have commenced a total and indefinite strike over unresolved issues with the Federal Government.
Speaking at Ahmadu Bello University, SSANU Branch Chairman, Comrade Shuaibu Halilu Ahmed, said the action followed the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum issued from April 1 to April 30, 2026, demanding the conclusion and implementation of the renegotiated 2009 agreement for non-teaching staff.
He said while the agreement for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had been concluded, the same had not been done for non-teaching unions.
He also faulted the alleged lopsided sharing of the N50 billion allowance, the non-payment of two months’ withheld salaries, outstanding 25% and 35% wage award arrears, and poor funding of universities.
Ahmed noted that a March 31 meeting with the government ended in deadlock after the government proposed a 30% salary increase against the unions’ 45% demand.
He described the strike as a reflection of ongoing disputes over pay equity, working conditions, and government commitments within the university system as of May 2026.
He called on members to strictly comply with the strike, remain resolute and united, and not return to work until further notice from union leadership, pending outcomes of further engagements with the government.
The development is expected to significantly disrupt administrative and academic activities across public universities nationwide, as non-teaching staff play critical roles in the day-to-day operations of the institutions.
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