Unilorin non-teaching staff begin indefinite strike over unmet demands
Activities at the University of Ilorin have come to a halt as members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) begin an indefinite strike. The unions staged a protest at the university’s main gate, demanding fair treatment, payment of withheld salaries, and a 45% salary increment. Leaders of both unions cited the Federal Government’s failure to conclude and implement the 2009 agreement as the main reason for the action. The strike is described as comprehensive and indefinite, with all non-teaching staff withdrawing their services.
What we know
- SSANU and NASU members at the University of Ilorin have started an indefinite strike, grounding activities on campus.
- The unions are demanding the conclusion, signing, and implementation of the 2009 agreement, alongside a 45% salary increment.
- Union leaders, including Prof. Falowo Olushola and Suberu Ibrahim, criticized the government for failing to address their longstanding demands and salary arrears.
- The strike began at midnight on May 1, 2026, after an ultimatum expired, following a deadlocked meeting on April 29.
- The industrial action affects all federal and state universities nationwide, with monitoring teams ensuring compliance, and will continue until the unions’ demands are fully met.
