The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have commenced an indefinite strike starting Friday, May 1, 2026.
The joint decision follows the expiration of the April 30, 2026 deadline given to the Federal Government to conclude the ongoing renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/University Non-Teaching Staff Agreement.
The unions rejected the Federal Government’s proposed 30 percent salary increase, insisting on proper parity with academic staff and full implementation of previously reached agreements.
In separate and joint communications, leaders of both unions warned that failure to satisfactorily conclude the renegotiation and sign the agreements would leave them with no choice but to shut down public universities and inter-university centres across the country.
Despite last-minute meetings held by the Federal Government with the unions earlier this week, the talks failed to produce a resolution acceptable to NASU and SSANU.
The strike is expected to paralyse administrative, technical, and non-teaching activities in all federal and state universities, as the unions have directed their members to withdraw services completely until their demands are met.
This development adds to the recurring industrial actions in Nigeria’s university system and is likely to disrupt academic calendars if not quickly resolved.
By
TheTimes Nigeria
