NASU Demands Equal Allowances With ASUU, Cites Rising Cost of Living

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has called for equal treatment in allowances with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), insisting that all workers face the same economic realities.

The demand was made by NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, who spoke with journalists on Sunday in Geneva, Switzerland, on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference.

“Whatever is given to ASUU should also be given to us because we all face the same cost of living and economic conditions,” he said.

Adeyemi noted that NASU members play essential roles within the university system and should not be treated differently in welfare allocations compared to their academic counterparts.

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He explained that the union had rejected an earlier 30 percent increase offer, arguing that it was inadequate compared to the 40 percent increase reportedly approved for ASUU members.

“Government offered us 30 percent and we rejected it because, although they are our senior colleagues, we all go to the same market and pay the same prices,” he said.

He added that living expenses such as rent and utilities do not differ between academic and non-academic staff, making parity in allowances necessary.

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“The cost of living affects all workers equally, and it is not fair for one category to receive significantly higher allowances than another,” he said.

Adeyemi said negotiations with the federal government have made substantial progress at the university level and are nearing conclusion, with outcomes expected to influence talks in other tertiary institutions.

He expressed optimism that ongoing discussions would also extend to polytechnics and colleges of education, where NASU also represents workers.

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He further urged the federal government to honour agreements reached with labour unions, warning that delays in implementation often lead to industrial unrest in the education sector.

“When agreements are reached freely, they should be implemented, as failure to do so creates unnecessary crises,” he said.

Adeyemi reaffirmed NASU’s commitment to dialogue while stressing that workers expect fairness, equity, and improved welfare in line with current economic conditions.

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