NASU and SSANU suspend their five-month strike for two months

By Samantha Allen

Published: August 23, 2022 | 11:32 AM GMT

Non-Academic Staff Union of Education and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have agreed to suspend their five-month strike for two months.

Peters Adeyemi, spokesperson for the JAC, announced the suspension yesterday in Abuja, stating that the appropriate organs of the two unions decided to suspend the strike after the Federal Government met the majority of their requests.

“After extremely long negotiations and dialogue between the two unions and the Federal Government led by the Minister of Education, and after the meeting we conducted with the leadership of our unions, we have decided to suspend the strike for an initial period of two months,” he said.

“When we presented the government’s offers to our members, they believe that because the government has largely addressed the majority of controversial concerns, the strike should be suspended effective this Wednesday, August 24, 2022.”

We’re using this medium to announce that an agreement has been struck stating that the highlighted things must be implemented within two months. Hopefully, we won’t have to call our members out on strike.”

Mallam Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education, announced that discussions were continuing with the Academic Staff Union Universities (ASUU), and he expressed optimism that the university-based unions will end their strike soon.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.