April 30 strike notice has prompted urgent talks between the Federal Government and university unions. Officials met with SSANU, NASU, and NAAT in Abuja on Wednesday. April 30 strike notice remains central as unions insist on meeting their deadline. The meeting aims to avert a nationwide shutdown of universities.
Non-teaching university unions have been engaged in wage renegotiation with government. The talks focus on salary adjustments and outstanding welfare issues. The process follows long-standing disputes in the university system.
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities issued an ultimatum. It demanded conclusion of negotiations before April 30, 2026. The unions include SSANU, NASU, and the National Association of Academic Technologists. They represent non-academic staff across federal universities.
The Federal Government invited the unions to a meeting in Abuja. The session was held at the Federal Ministry of Education Conference Hall. The meeting followed a looming strike threat across institutions. Unions warned of indefinite industrial action if demands are unmet.
SSANU rejected the government’s 30 percent salary increase offer. The union said the proposal did not follow collective bargaining. A union source said the deadline remains unchanged. “We rejected their 30 percent offer,” the source stated.
The source added that unions expect government action before April 30. “We won’t change our position… we proceed with the strike,” he said. All three unions maintained a unified stance on the negotiation outcome. They insisted that only a revised offer would prevent industrial action.
April 30 strike notice raises concerns over disruption in universities. A strike could affect academic activities nationwide. The situation highlights ongoing labour tensions in the education sector. It also reflects challenges in wage negotiation processes.
Prolonged disruption may affect students and institutional operations. It could also impact research and administrative functions. Government engagement with unions remains critical at this stage. The outcome will influence stability in the university system.
