Non-academic staff in Nigeria’s federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education have rejected a proposed 30 percent salary increase by the Federal Government.
The offer was introduced as part of efforts to ease long-standing labour tensions and improve staff morale across the country’s tertiary education system. It followed years of complaints by unions over salary gaps and unpaid allowances.
The affected unions, including the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union, have been pushing for better welfare for their members.
The government’s proposal also came after a 40 percent salary increase was approved for the Academic Staff Union of Universities, which further raised concerns about fairness among non-academic workers.
Despite the proposed increase, the National Executive Council (NEC) of SSANU stated that no final agreement has been reached with the government. The union warned that it could embark on industrial action if negotiations are not concluded by the end of April.
According to a letter dated March 30, 2026, and signed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the increment is expected to be implemented as a Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance.
The development has heightened tensions in the education sector, as stakeholders await the outcome of ongoing negotiations between the government and the unions.
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