The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has announced the commencement of an indefinite nationwide strike from Friday.

In a letter dated April 30, 2026, and addressed to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the unions cited the Federal Government’s failure to conclude ongoing renegotiations and present a fresh offer on allowances.

The letter, jointly signed by NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, and SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, stated that the strike would commence at midnight on May 1, 2026.

“We write to acknowledge receipt of your correspondence and to equally appreciate the Honourable Minister of Education for withdrawing the contentious letter,” the union leaders stated, referring to the earlier circular on a 30 per cent increase in the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance.

“Despite this, the withdrawal did not resolve the core issues in dispute.

“The consensus outcome of the consultation is that our demand vis-à-vis the slow pace of the renegotiation process has not been met.”

The unions further noted that no alternative proposal had been presented to replace the withdrawn allowance, maintaining that the unresolved issues necessitated the industrial action.

The development is expected to impact administrative and support services across universities nationwide as the standoff between the unions and the Federal Government continues.