Technologists Threaten Strike Over Unresolved ISSUEs

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the federal government to address several unresolved issues affecting its members in Nigerian universities.

The union warned of an imminent industrial action if the government fails to act within the stipulated time.

In a statement signed by its president, Comrade Ibeji Nwokoma, after the union’s 60th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Federal University, Lafia, on October 4, 2025, NAAT expressed deep concern over government’s persistent neglect of key agreements and promises made to the association.

The council reviewed developments following earlier conciliation meetings convened by the ministers of labour and employment, and education, in July and September respectively, as well as the slow progress made since the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 30, 2025.

Central to NAAT’s grievances is the non-completion of the renegotiation of the FGN/NAAT 2009 agreement, which seeks to review salaries, allowances, and other conditions of service for academic technologists.

Other unresolved issues highlighted include the non-mainstreaming of earned allowances into salaries, the non-release of the circular approving CONTISS 14 and 15, which would enable technologists to attain the peak of their careers and delays in the payment of monthly salaries.

NAAT said these challenges have seriously affected its members, especially under prevailing economic conditions.

According to the statement, only one meeting has been held with the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed-led renegotiation committee since December 10, 2024.