SSANU, NASU Launch Indefinite Strike Over Unresolved Agreements with FG
By Idris Umar, Zariya
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have commenced a total and indefinite strike following unresolved disputes with the Federal Government.
Speaking at Ahmadu Bello University, the SSANU Branch Chairman, Comrade Shuaibu Halilu Ahmed, explained that the action came after the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum issued from April 1 to April 30, 2026. The ultimatum had demanded the conclusion and implementation of the renegotiated 2009 agreement for non-teaching staff.
Ahmed noted that while the agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) had been concluded, that of the non-teaching unions remains unresolved. He criticized what he described as the lopsided distribution of the ₦50 billion allowance, as well as the non-payment of two months’ withheld salaries and outstanding 25% and 35% wage award arrears. He also raised concerns about the continued poor funding of universities.
According to him, a meeting held with the government on March 31 ended without resolution after the government proposed a 30% salary increase, which fell short of the unions’ demand for 45%.
Ahmed described the strike as a result of ongoing disputes over salary equity, working conditions, and the government’s failure to honor agreements. He urged members to remain united and fully comply with the strike directive until further notice.
The strike is expected to significantly disrupt activities across public universities nationwide, as non-teaching staff are vital to the daily administration and smooth operation of the institutions.
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