The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a 7-day ultimatum to the government over unresolved issues affecting non-academic staff in Universities.
In a letter dated September 12, 2025, the two unions condemned what they called the “unjust” disbursement of Earned Allowances to university staff, the non-payment of outstanding allowances, and other unresolved issues.
The letter which was signed by the SSANU President, Muhammed Ibrahim, and the NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, reminded the Minister of Education, Prof. Tunji Alausa, of a June 18, 2025 letter from the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of NASU and SSANU.
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The referenced letter highlighted the urgent need for intervention in outstanding Labour matters affecting their members and prompted the Minister to convene a meeting with the JAC of NASU and SSANU on July 4,2025, aimed at addressing the issues raised.
The non-academic staff unions said, for the avoidance of doubt, the issues raised in the letter centred on: Unjust Disbursement of N50Billion Earned Allowances; Non-Payment of Outstanding Withheld Salaries and 25% and 35% Salary Increments; as well as the Renegotiation of Year 2009 FGN and NASU/SSANU Agreements.
The unions warned that they are compelled to serve a formal Notice of 7 days, effective from Monday, September 15, 2025, for the Federal Government to address their agitations, failing which members would embark on a series of legitimate industrial actions, including strikes to press home their demands.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
