The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have declared an indefinite strike commencing tomorrow, following a breakdown in negotiations with the government over several long-standing grievances. The unions are pushing for better working conditions, payment of backlogged allowances, and an overall improvement in welfare for non-academic staff across Nigerian universities.
This strike is expected to significantly disrupt essential university operations, including administration, security, maintenance, and student support services. With both unions collectively representing a large portion of university staff, the action could hinder day-to-day functions and bring activities in many institutions to a halt.
SSANU and NASU leaders expressed disappointment over the government’s inability to fulfill past agreements, urging swift government intervention to resolve the issues at hand and avoid prolonged interruptions in the education sector. Parents, students, and stakeholders are closely monitoring the situation as the unions remain firm on their demands.
