University non-academic staff unions to start indefinite strike
Operations at federal universities are set to be disrupted as the Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities have announced a nationwide strike. The unions, led by Peters Adeyemi and Mohammed Ibrahim, cited the Federal Government’s failure to conclude renegotiations and present a new offer on allowances. In a letter to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, they confirmed the strike would begin at midnight on May 1, 2026. The industrial action is expected to affect administrative and support services in federal tertiary institutions.
What we know
- The unions sent a letter dated April 30, 2026, to Tunji Alausa, notifying him of their decision.
- The strike is set to commence at 12am on May 1, 2026.
- Peters Adeyemi and Mohammed Ibrahim signed the letter, stating no new offer had been made to replace the withdrawn allowance.
- The unions said the government failed to conclude negotiations by April 30, 2026, prompting the strike.
- The action will likely disrupt administrative and support services in federal universities and inter-university centres.
