NASU Rejects 30% Salary Increase, Threatens Strike May 1

The Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) has rejected the Nigerian government's offer of a 30% salary increase for its members, deeming it inadequate. NASU's General Secretary, Peter Adeyemi, announced that the union would embark on a nationwide strike on May 1 if the government does not agree to a 40% salary increase.

This announcement was made during a press briefing at the Lagos State University (LASU) where Adeyemi highlighted the importance of non-academic staff in ensuring the smooth operation of universities. He stated that the union had previously accepted a 40% increase for academic staff, and similar treatment should be extended to non-teaching staff.

Buhari Suleiman, NASU's Deputy President, urged the government to address the challenges facing Nigeria's education sector, including poor funding and corruption. He emphasized the urgent need for intervention to prevent further decline in educational standards.

The union's chairman at LASU, Sanni Obafemi, praised the university management for prioritizing staff welfare and addressing union concerns.