By Omoyeni Ojeifo
Administrative and support services at federal universities across Nigeria are set for a major shutdown starting Friday, May 1.
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have announced an indefinite strike following a breakdown in negotiations with the Federal Government.
The decision was formalized in a letter dated April 30, 2026, sent by the unions’ Joint Action Committee to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
Persecondnews reports that the industrial action marks a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute over unresolved labor demands.
The unions anchored their position on what they described as an inconclusive negotiation process and the absence of a fresh government offer on allowances.
The letter signed by NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, and SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, stated:
“We write to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence and to equally appreciate the Honourable Minister of Education for withdrawing the contentious letter.”
They, however, insisted that the withdrawal did not resolve the core dispute, adding:“The consensus outcome of the consultation is that our demand vis-à-vis the slow pace of the renegotiation process has not been met.”
The unions further stressed that government had failed to table any alternative proposal after withdrawing the earlier circular on the 30 per cent increase in the Consolidated Non- Teaching Tools Allowance.
According to the Joint Action Committee (JAC), members had already given leadership a mandate to act if no agreement was reached by April 30.
“All members will commence total and comprehensive strike action by Friday, May 1, 2026,” the unions directed.
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