University Unions Extend Strike Suspension by Two Weeks

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have reaffirmed the suspension of their indefinite nationwide strike, which was scheduled to begin on May 11, 2026. 

The President of SSANU, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja that the two unions have given a two-week deadline for the conclusion and signing of agreements with the Federal Government. 

Ibrahim said the suspension was based on firm commitments from the government side and follows a decision by the Joint Action Committee of both unions to call off the strike after appeals and assurances from the Federal Government Expanded Tertiary Institutions Renegotiation Committee. 

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He stated that the unions expect the full conclusion of the renegotiation exercise and signing of agreements within the agreed timeline, warning that failure to meet the agreement could trigger fresh industrial action. The unions’ key demands include the conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, a salary structure review, full implementation of collective bargaining outcomes, and payment of outstanding allowances and arrears.