Education

Nasarawa Tertiary Institutions Declare Strike Over Minimum Wage

ByTitilope Adako

PublishedFebruary 10, 2025

Academic and non-academic staff of higher institutions in Nasarawa State have declared an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage consequential adjustment and other outstanding entitlements.

The Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI) announced the decision after an emergency meeting, accusing the government of failing to implement the agreed wage adjustments, promotion arrears, and the newly approved N70,500 minimum wage.

The affected institutions include Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia; College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia; and College of Education, Akwanga.

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In a statement signed by JUNSTI Chairman, Samson Kale-Gbande, and Secretary, Paul Olotu, the union stated that its members had yet to receive the wage increments announced by the government.

“Arising from the emergency meeting of the Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI), on February 4, 2025, the union has resolved to embark on a two-week warning strike commencing from 12:00 midnight on Sunday, 9th to Thursday, 27th February, 2025.

“The strike action became imperative owing to the inability of the state government to address the union’s demands as stated in its letter of ultimatum dated January 15, 2025 on critical pending issues.”

Titilope Adako

Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.