NASU demands equal allowances as ASUU in FG renegotiation talks

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) is demanding equal allowances with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as renegotiations with the Federal Government continue. NASU General Secretary Peters Adeyemi stated that non-academic workers deserve the same welfare benefits, particularly following the government's approval of a 40% allowance increase for ASUU members.

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We are demanding that whatever is given to ASUU should also be given to us because we face the same economic realities.

Adeyemi revealed that NASU rejected an earlier offer of a 30% increase, arguing that it was insufficient. "We are demanding that whatever is given to ASUU should also be given to us because we face the same economic realities," he said. He emphasized that the cost of living affects all workers equally, and landlords and service providers do not differentiate between academic and non-academic staff.

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Government offered us 30 per cent and we said no. Though they are our senior colleagues, but we all go to the same market and buy the same fuel.

Negotiations at the university sector level are reportedly nearing conclusion, with the outcome expected to influence discussions for polytechnics and colleges of education where NASU also represents workers. Adeyemi expressed hope for positive outcomes but cautioned that the government's delay in implementing past agreements often fuels industrial disputes. He urged government representatives to negotiate in good faith to ensure industrial harmony.

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The cost of living affects all workers equally. We cannot accept a situation where one group receives significantly better allowances than another.