ABUJA, FCT– The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has voiced deep concern over the drawn-out delay in renegotiating the 2009 arrangement with the Federal government.
Speaking to reporters in Abuja on Monday, March 16, 2026, the National President of NASU, Hassan Makolo, warned that the slow speed of the process is fueling disappointment and wearing down the confidence of workers throughout the Nigerian university system.
The 2009 arrangement is a cornerstone document designed to regulate university financing, personnel well-being, incomes, and general working conditions, with arrangements for periodic reviews to align with present financial truths.
Mr. Makolo revealed that while a technical committee was previously developed to harmonise submissions from both the unions and federal government representatives, finality remains elusive.
The committee’s primary required is to line up financial figures and present actionable recommendations to the primary negotiating team for application.
The union leader kept in mind that the hold-up is particularly agonizing given the current financial environment. “Our members are ending up being increasingly annoyed because the outcome of the renegotiation is expected to enhance their welfare, particularly with the current financial obstacles,” Makolo mentioned.
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NASU emphasized that a modest change in incomes is no longer just a demand however a necessity for workers facing increasing living expenses.
The union also indicated an emerging variation within the sector, noting that a “sister union” has actually currently begun to gain from terms linked to the agreement, more heightening the sense of urgency among non-academic staff.
Secret Issues Under Renegotiation:
- University Financing: Sustainable financial models for ivory towers.
- Staff Salaries: Adjusting pay scales to match 2026 inflation rates.
- Earned Allowances: Settlement of outstanding stockpiles for non-academic duties.
- Working Conditions: Improving the physical and administrative environment of organizations.
In spite of the complaints, the NASU President applauded the Federal Government for the reintroduction of gratuity for retiring employees.
He explained the move as a “favorable action” towards securing the future of devoted staff who have invested years in the service of the nation’s academic sector.
Mr. Makolo concluded by getting in touch with the Federal government to treat the finalization of the contract as a matter of nationwide value to maintain commercial consistency and prevent any possible disruption of the academic calendar.