Reason for the Strike
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in the universities, comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has directed its members to commence a nationwide indefinite strike from Monday over the non-payment of the four months withheld salaries.
The strike according to the leaders of the two unions would start Sunday night of October 27, 2024.
The Federal Government is actively negotiating with the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) to end their ongoing strike over unpaid salaries. Both unions launched an indefinite strike on Monday, citing non-payment of four months’ salaries withheld during their 2022 strike.
Outcome of Today’s Meeting
Following a meeting with the unions’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, former Minister of State for Education and chair of the meeting, stated that discussions had reached an advanced stage. He assured the unions of the government’s commitment to stabilizing the education sector and resolving long-standing issues through a “holistic approach.”
Sununu highlighted the government’s goal of achieving a stable academic environment and asked the unions to continue their cooperation to support the Renewed Hope Agenda for quality education. JAC Chairman Hassan Makolo expressed optimism, indicating that the unions would call off the strike once their members confirmed receipt of salary payments. He also noted that the meeting addressed potential future issues to prevent recurring strikes.
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