SSANU, NASU Begin Indefinite Strike

Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational (NASU) and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have declared a nationwide strike to commence of Friday, May 1.

The university workers under aegis of 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 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.

“We write to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence and to equally appreciate the Honourable Minister of Education for withdrawing the contentious letter,” the union leaders said, referring to the earlier circular on a 30 per cent increase in the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance.