The [Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non- AcademicStaffUnionofEducationalandAssociated_Institutions), NASU, Yobe State Council, has given the administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni a 14-day ultimatum to resolve pending welfare demands or risk a total shutdown of tertiary institutions in the region. The warning comes amid growing discontent over alleged disparities in staff treatment across state-owned schools.
Commencing on October 28, 2026, the 14-day ultimatum is scheduled to lapse on November 11. Central to the union's grievances is the demand for the adoption of a 65-year retirement age for non-teaching personnel in state-owned tertiary institutions. Additionally, NASU is pushing for the immediate rollout of the revised 2024 Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure, CONTEDISS, alongside the endorsement of the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance, CONTTA, and associated Earned Allowances.
Why is the union protesting?
NASU has openly criticized what it terms a disparity in the treatment of academic versus non-academic personnel within the state's higher education sector. According to union representatives, financial incentives and allowances previously sanctioned for teaching staff have not been reflected in the paychecks of non-teaching workers.
"Similar allowances approved for lecturers are yet to be extended to non- teaching personnel," the union stated, emphasizing that administrative and operational staff are equally vital to the functionality of educational establishments. "The welfare of non-teaching staff deserves equal attention and recognition."
What are the next steps if demands are ignored?
The labor body warned that persistent foot-dragging on these issues threatens to diminish staff morale and destabilize academic calendars. Leaders have called on Governor Buni and key state officials to utilize the window before the deadline to negotiate a resolution.
"We appeal to the state government to address these demands to prevent industrial unrest and disruption of activities in our tertiary institutions," the leadership noted. Should the administration fail to act within the stipulated timeframe, NASU has announced plans to convene on November 12 to deliberate and decide on the immediate trajectory of their industrial protest.