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Nigerian University Non-Teaching Staff to Begin Indefinite Strike Over Withheld Salaries
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in Nigerian universities, representing the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), has announced an indefinite nationwide strike beginning midnight on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
The strike is a response to the government’s delay in releasing four months of withheld salaries to union members.
In a circular to NASU and SSANU branch leaders, JAC explained that the strike, initially scheduled for October 23, was postponed to allow for a Trade Group Council meeting of NASU branches.
Signed by NASU’s General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, and SSANU’s President, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, the statement emphasized that the strike is a coordinated effort to ensure both unions are aligned and prepared.
Despite President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval for 50% of the withheld salaries to be paid, JAC noted disappointment in the Finance Ministry’s lack of action, questioning the government’s commitment to addressing the salary issues.
“We have issued multiple notices to the government to resolve this situation, but there are doubts about their sincerity toward our cause,” JAC stated, reaffirming its resolve to continue the strike until the withheld salaries are fully paid.
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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