NANS Ogun JCC raises concerns over SSANU/NASU strike

National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun State Joint Campus Council (JCC), has expressed deep concern over the ongoing industrial action by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), warning that the development is further destabilizing Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

In a statement released, the student body said the strike has once again disrupted academic calendars, administrative operations, and the general stability of higher institutions across the country.

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According to the association, the continued suspension of university activities has left students in a state of uncertainty, placing them at a significant academic disadvantage.

The council noted that repeated interruptions in the academic system undermine recent progress aimed at stabilizing the education sector and risk weakening the morale of students striving for timely and quality education.

NANS Ogun JCC, therefore, called on the Federal Government to urgently initiate constructive and sincere dialogue with the leadership of SSANU and NASU. It stressed that addressing the unions’ demands fairly and promptly would help restore normalcy and rebuild trust within the education sector.

While acknowledging ongoing reforms, the student body commended the current administration for efforts to improve education, particularly highlighting the introduction of the student loan scheme under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which has expanded access to educational financing.

It also praised the government’s handling of past disputes with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), noting that proactive engagement had helped reduce prolonged strikes.

However, the council emphasized that similar attention must now be directed toward resolving the grievances of SSANU and NASU to prevent further disruptions and maintain a conducive academic environment.

Reaffirming its commitment to student welfare, NANS Ogun JCC urged all stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and peaceful resolution in the interest of national development and the future of Nigerian students.