SSANU, NASU to Suspend Strike May 11
Non-academic unions in Nigeria’s public universities have announced plans to suspend their nationwide strike beginning May 11, 2026.
The decision was taken after fresh discussions between union leaders and the Federal Government.
Unions Direct Branches to Begin Suspension Process
The Joint Action Committee of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions instructed branch leaders to begin processes for suspending the industrial action.
The SSANU NASU strike suspension is expected to restore normal activities in public universities.
Government Promises Further Negotiations
According to the unions, the Federal Government agreed to conclude negotiations on outstanding issues within two weeks after the strike suspension.
The discussions involve the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement and welfare-related matters.
The SSANU NASU strike suspension followed meetings with the government’s expanded renegotiation committee.
Salary Structure Among Key Issues
Union leaders said talks also covered the controversial review of the Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure.
The issue remains one of the major demands raised during the strike.
The SSANU NASU strike suspension is expected to allow further negotiations to continue without disruption.
Strike Began on May 1
NASU and SSANU began the industrial action on May 1, 2026.
The strike affected administrative activities across public universities, including registration, hostel management and documentation.
The SSANU NASU strike suspension is likely to ease concerns among students and university administrators.
Universities Prepare for Full Operations
Although lecturers were not part of the strike, the absence of non-academic staff slowed operations in many institutions.
Stakeholders hope the SSANU NASU strike suspension will help restore stability in the tertiary education sector.