The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, Yobe State Council, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration over unresolved welfare calls for, warning of doable industrial motion.
The ultimatum, which commenced on October 28, 2026, is anticipated to run out on November 11.
The union is demanding the implementation of a 65-year retirement age for non-academic staff in state-owned tertiary establishments, fast implementation of the reviewed 2024 Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure, CONTEDISS, and approval of the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance, CONTTA, and relevant Earned Allowance.
Expressing concern over what it described as unequal therapy of educational and non-academic employees, NASU mentioned, “Similar allowances approved for lecturers are yet to be extended to non-teaching personnel.”
The union maintained that non-academic employees play important roles within the administration and efficient working of tertiary establishments.
“The welfare of non-teaching staff deserves equal attention and recognition,” it harassed.
NASU warned that continued delays in addressing its calls for may have an effect on employees’ morale and disrupt the graceful operation of the establishments.
It urged Governor Buni and different related stakeholders to intervene earlier than the expiration of the ultimatum, saying, “We appeal to the state government to address these demands to prevent industrial unrest and disruption of activities in our tertiary institutions.”
The union mentioned its management would reconvene on November 12 to find out its subsequent plan of action if the government failed to satisfy the calls for inside the stipulated interval.
