The Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI) have reaffirmed their previously declared indefinite strike following the failure of the Nasarawa State Government to fully implement the New National Minimum Wage (NNMW).
In a press release issued on Sunday, December 29, 2025, after an emergency meeting held at Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (IMAP), Lafia, the unions said the strike, which commenced on December 24, 2025, remains in force until their demands are met.
The unions, comprising ASUP, ASUCOAST, COEASU, SSANIP, SSUCOEN and NASU, commended their members across the College of Education, Akwanga; Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia; and College of Agriculture, Lafia, for their resilience, unity and commitment throughout the ongoing industrial action.
According to the statement, JUNSTI disclosed that it had engaged the state government severally on the implementation of the NNMW through meetings held at the Office of the Deputy Governor on August 6, October 23, December 3 and December 15, 2025.
During these engagements, assurances were reportedly given that the new wage structure would take effect from November 2025.
The unions, however, expressed disappointment that despite exercising patience for over one year, the assurances have not translated into action.
They further revealed that it was mutually agreed that payment of November 2025 salaries would be delayed by two weeks to enable full implementation of the new wage structure, an understanding they said was equally not honoured.
Arising from these developments, the unions said they have no option but to sustain the indefinite strike action until the legitimate demands of members are fully addressed.
JUNSTI urged its members to remain calm, resolute and united, assuring them that the leadership remains committed to pursuing all lawful means to ensure the implementation of the New National Minimum Wage across the state’s tertiary institutions.
The statement was jointly signed by the Chairman of JUNSTI, Comrade Kale Samson Gbande, and the Secretary, Comrade Paul Abah Olotu.
