NASU and SSANU Strike Begins 1 May 2026
Essential Highlights
NASU and SSANU begin an indefinite nationwide strike from 1 May 2026 over stalled 2009 agreement talks.
- Strike starts at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, 1 May 2026.
- April 29 meeting ended without agreement.
- Branches must withdraw services at once.
- Monitoring teams will check compliance.
- Defaulting branches may face sanctions.
Continue reading for full NASU and SSANU strike details.
The Joint Action Committee of NASU and SSANU has announced an indefinite nationwide strike, with the action scheduled to start at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, 1 May 2026.
NASU means the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, while SSANU means the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities. Both unions gave the directive after the April 30 ultimatum issued to the Federal Government expired.
Why NASU and SSANU Declared the Strike
The unions said the strike followed the Federal Government’s failure to finalise the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement.
A last-minute meeting was held on 29 April between union leaders and government representatives, but it ended without any agreement. After that meeting failed, the unions moved ahead with the strike notice.
One sore point sits at the centre of the matter; the unions said the renegotiation process for their members had moved much slower than the one recently concluded with ASUU.
That gap did not sit well with them.
Main Issues Raised by the Unions
The unions listed salary and bargaining concerns as part of the reasons for the industrial action.
Withdrawal of Salary Proposal
The Federal Government reportedly withdrew an earlier proposal for a 30% salary increase.
No replacement offer was provided.
Rejection of the 30% Offer
NASU and SSANU had earlier rejected the 30% offer.
The unions described the proposal as inadequate and said it did not match collective bargaining standards.
Scope of the NASU and SSANU Strike
The strike has been described as “total and comprehensive”.
Members across federal and state universities, along with inter-university centres, have been directed to withdraw their services immediately. That means the action is not limited to one region or a few campuses; it covers branches nationwide.
Compliance and Sanctions
Monitoring teams have been sent across the country to check compliance with the strike directive.
The unions also warned that any branch that fails to obey the order will face sanctions. For members, the message is plain enough: services must stop once the strike begins.
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