The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has reiterated its readiness to continue industrial actions to safeguard the rights and welfare of its members in universities and related institutions.
Speaking at the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, NASU General Secretary, Peter Adeyemi, said the struggles of university-based unions have contributed significantly to improved funding and infrastructural upgrades across Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Adeyemi condemned the persistent enforcement of the “No Work, No Pay” policy by government, noting that no similar measure exists to address what he described as “No Pay, No Work.” He argued that the stance of government is designed to intimidate and silence workers’ legitimate right to protest.
He further referenced Section 42 (1) (a) of the Trade Disputes Act, which backs the wage withdrawal policy, insisting that industrial action is globally recognized—particularly by the International Labour Organisation (ILO)—as a lawful tool in labour relations, not a criminal act.
Also speaking at the meeting, NASU President, Dr. Hassan Makolo, urged the federal and state governments to adopt a living wage that reflects current economic realities. He also called for urgent steps to strengthen security across educational institutions, citing rising cases of bandit attacks and student abductions.
Meanwhile, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sought intervention from former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aliyu Wamakko, in its prolonged dispute with the Federal Government.
The appeal was disclosed in a statement posted by the senator’s media team, revealing that a delegation led by ASUU’s National Vice President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, visited the senator at his Asokoro residence in Abuja.
Piwuna emphasized that the union’s request was aimed solely at restoring constructive dialogue that could end the recurring disruptions in academic activities nationwide. He stressed that students and parents continue to suffer most from the lingering stalemate.
Responding, Senator Wamakko pledged to use his political experience and influence to support efforts toward a lasting resolution, describing the ongoing crisis as harmful to national growth and development.
