SSANU and NASU Issue Seven-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government Over Unresolved Demands

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions (NASU) have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning of a nationwide strike if their demands are not met.

The ultimatum, effective from Monday, September 15, 2025, cites persistent unresolved issues.

SSANU President, Muhammed Ibrahim, warned that the strike would be total, indefinite, and absolute if the government fails to address their demands. "Ours will not be the 'mother of all strikes,' it will be the grandfather of all strikes, because when SSANU or NASU strikes, you know what it means. We must take our destinies in our hands," he said.

The unions had previously met with the Minister of Education on July 4, 2025, to discuss their grievances, but claim that no significant progress has been made. A tripartite committee was formed to resolve the impasse, but the unions say it has failed to make headway.