Nasarawa lecturers end strike and return to work
The Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions have called off their industrial action. The strike, which began after the non-implementation of the New National Minimum Wage, affected several state-owned institutions. Samson Kale Gbande, the union chairman, announced the immediate suspension of the strike. Lecturers have been directed to resume classes without delay.
What we know
- The strike was declared by JUNSTI on December 24, 2025, over the non-implementation of the New National Minimum Wage.
- Samson Kale Gbande cited the state government’s inability to meet agreements as the reason for the strike.
- The Nasarawa State Government, through Peter Ahemba, appealed to the union on January 2 to resume dialogue.
- The Rector, Associate Prof. Nurudeen Mu’azu Maifata, updated unions on government efforts to address their demands.
- Payment of the New National Minimum Wage for November and December has begun, and lecturers have been asked to return to their duty posts immediately.
