Yobe State Council members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have given the administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni 14 days to respond to their unmet welfare demands or face potential industrial action.
The ultimatum is scheduled to conclude on November 11, 2026, having begun on October 28, 2026.
A 65-year retirement age for non-academic staff in state-owned tertiary institutions is being demanded by the union.
They also want the reviewed 2024 Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTEDISS) implemented immediately, as well as the approval of the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA) and any applicable Earned Allowance.
The National Association of Student Unions (NASU) voiced its displeasure with the current system, stating, “Similar allowances approved for lecturers are yet to be extended to non-teaching personnel.
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According to the organization, non-academic staff members are crucial to the smooth operation of universities and colleges.
It emphasised that the well-being of non-teaching staff members should be given equal weight and acknowledgement.
Workers’ morale and the institutions’ ability to run smoothly could be negatively impacted if NASU’s requests are not met in a timely manner, the union warned.