By Cross Udo, Abuja
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have declared a one-day protest for Thursday over the federal government’s inability to address their demands.
SSANU and NASU, through the Joint Action Committee, JAC, have directed all their branches to convene a joint emergency meeting on Wednesday to mobilise all their members for protest activities, which include
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 per cent and 35 per cent 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 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.
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 September 22, 2025, refers.
“As referenced in the circular, the Federal Government was granted a 14-day extension, following the lapse of the initial seven days to address our concerns vis-à-vis: Unjust Disbursement of N50 Billion Earned Allowances; delay in renegotiation of 2009 FGN and NASU/SSANU Agreements.
“Others include non-payment of outstanding two months’ salaries; non-payment of arrears of 25/30% salary arrears; non-payment of 3rd party deductions of the two months’ wages (May & June, 2022), etc.
“Following the inauguration of the Joint Consultative Committee by the Honourable Minister of Education to look into the demands of JAC of NASU & SSANU, the Committee met twice on Friday, September 19, 2025 and Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Permanent Secretary’s Conference Room, Abuja, with little progress as our demands remain unresolved despite extension of the ultimatum.
“In light of this development, the National JAC at its meeting held on Monday, October 6, 2025 hereby directs Branch leadership in the Universities and Inter-University Centres throughout the country to convene a Joint Congress in their respective campuses on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 to mobilise and prepare for a massive and effective ONE-DAY Protest on Thursday, October 9, 2025.”
It further stated, “All members of NASU and SSANU in both Federal and State Owned Universities are expected to comply with this directive strictly. Your cooperation and strict adherence are essential to achieving success in our demands.”
