By JOAN NWAGWU

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching university staff says its ongoing nationwide strike will be suspended on Monday.

JAC comprises the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU).

The JAC decision was contained in a circular jointly issued in Abuja on Wednesday by Mr Peters Adeyemi, NASU General Secretary, and Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, SSANU National President respectively.

The circular was addressed to all branch chairmen of NASU and SSANU in universities and inter-university centres across the country

The committee recalled that the unions had engaged in a series of meetings with government officials since the strike commenced on May 1, 2026.

It added that discussions focused on demands of members and conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement.

It said another crucial meeting was held on Tuesday with the FGN Expanded Renegotiation Committee, chaired by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed.

“The government committee acknowledged further review of the government's earlier offer requires approval from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

The committee said it considered the appeal by the government for suspension of the ongoing strike to allow negotiations to continue.

“The committee acknowledged the government's commitment that renegotiations, including review of CONTTA, would be concluded within two weeks.

“Branch leaders are hereby urged to note this appeal and convene congresses to report the above, for the suspension of the strike, effective from Monday May 11, 2026, while other engagement with relevant stakeholders continue,”it said.

JAC also acknowledged receipt of appeal letters from the Expanded Tertiary Institutions Renegotiation Committee and withdrawal of the 30 per cent CONTTA increase.

The committee expressed appreciation to all members for total compliance during the industrial action and urged them to remain united. (NAN)