Don’t Go on Strike Over Withheld Salaries, NANS Begs SSANU, NASU
The unions had previously sent protest letters to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, on February 13, 2024, to address the exclusion of non-teaching staff from the salary payments.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a warning regarding potential disruptions to university operations. This threat comes in response to the government's withholding of salaries belonging to their members, which were withheld during a strike in 2022 under the previous administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a joint letter signed by SSANU President Muhammed Ibrahim and NASU General Secretary Peters Adeyemi, the unions expressed concern over the government's decision to release four months' worth of withheld salaries to members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) while neglecting to do the same for non-academic staff.
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The unions had previously sent protest letters to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, on February 13, 2024, to address the exclusion of non-teaching staff from the salary payments.
In their statement, the unions emphasized their efforts to maintain industrial peace and tranquility while expressing disappointment in the government's lack of response to their concerns. They urged the government to address the issue within seven days to avoid potential disruptions to university operations.
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The Senate President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Mr. Akinteye Babatunde-Afeez, expressed concerns about the potential impact of any industrial action on the educational system. He emphasized the need for dialogue to resolve issues rather than resorting to strikes or protests, highlighting the adverse effects such actions could have on students.
Efforts to reach the Director of Press at the Ministry of Education, Tina Obilor, for comment were unsuccessful as she did not respond to calls or messages.The unions' threat of industrial action raises concerns about the stability of university operations and highlights the ongoing challenges faced by non-academic staff in the Nigerian education sector.
