SSANU, NASU mobilise varsity workers for protest on Thursday

The decision to embark on a protest was reached by JAC on October 6, after a comprehensive review of the government’s response towards the series of ultimatums it had earlier issued.

The contentious issues are the alleged unjust disbursement of N50 billion Earned Allowances; delay in renegotiation of the 2009 FGN and NASU/SSANU Agreements; non-payment of outstanding two months salaries; non-payment of arrears of 25 percent and 35 percent salary arrears, and non-payment of third-party deductions of the two months salaries (May and June, 2022), among others.

Recall that JAC had issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government on September 15 to address its concerns and extended it to another fourteen days, which expired on Monday, October 6.

In a memo to all Chairmen of NASU and SSANU in universities and Inter-University Centres, titled “Commencement of protest actions,” JAC stated that their active participation and engagement are crucial to the success of the protest.

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The circular, dated October 6, was signed by Prince Peters Adeyemi, NASU General Secretary, and Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, SSANU National President.

It reads: “The last circular of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational & Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) titled “Current Status of Our Agitations” referenced JAC/NS/Vol. III/55, dated 22nd September 2025, refers.

“As referenced in the circular, the Federal Government was granted a 14-day extension, following the lapse of the initial 7 days to address our concerns vis-à-vis:

1. Unjust Disbursement of N50 Billion Earned Allowances; 2.Delay in Renegotiation of Year 2009 FGN and NASU/SSANU Agreements; 3. Non-payment of Outstanding Two (2) Months’ Salaries; 4. Non-payment of Arrears of 25% / 30% Salary Arrears; 5. Non-payment of 3rd Party Deductions of the Two Months’ Salaries (May & June, 2022), etc.