The Digest:
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have issued a seven-day strike notice to the federal government over unresolved grievances, including the “unjust” distribution of earned allowances and the delayed renegotiation of 2009 agreements. The unions warn of imminent industrial action if their demands are not met.
Key Points:
- The unions condemn the skewed distribution of ₦50 billion earned allowances, alleging non-teaching staff were “shortchanged.”
- Key issues include unpaid withheld salaries, arrears of 25/35% salary increments, and stalled renegotiation of 2009 agreements.
- The government has been accused of sidelining non-teaching unions while concluding negotiations with academic staff.
- A tripartite committee was formed in July, but has failed to resolve the impasse.
- The strike threat highlights long-standing tensions between non-academic staff and federal education authorities.
- The unions demand equity in allowance disbursement and the timely implementation of pending agreements.
- Industrial action could disrupt operations across Nigerian universities and inter-university centers.
Sources: Daily Post
