The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have announced an indefinite industrial action effective May 1, following a breakdown in talks with the Federal Government.
In a letter dated April 30 and jointly signed by NASU General Secretary and SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, the unions stated that the strike would begin at midnight.
They explained that discussions with the government failed to yield a final agreement or any revised proposal on outstanding allowances before the deadline.
The unions noted that although the government withdrew its earlier circular proposing a 30 per cent increase in the consolidated non-teaching tools allowance, no alternative offer was presented to replace it.
According to the Joint Action Committee (JAC), the pace of engagement fell short of expectations, leaving key issues unresolved.
They further disclosed that members had earlier mandated their leadership to take decisive steps if negotiations were not concluded by April 30.
The unions therefore accused the Federal Government of failing to resolve the dispute through constructive dialogue, prompting the decision to embark on a total and indefinite strike.
“As negotiations remained inconclusive and no new proposal was made, all members are hereby directed to commence a full-scale industrial action from 12:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026,” the statement indicated.
