Workers of tertiary institutions in Ondo State on Monday announced the suspension of their over one-month industrial action.
The workers, who are members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, the Non-Academic Staff Union and the National Association of Academic Technologists in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa; and the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, embarked on strike on September 2 to demand their financial entitlements from the state government.
In a statement issued by the Chairman and Secretary of the Joint Action Committee of the Ondo State-owned tertiary institutions, Tayo Ogungbeni and Kunle Akinwonmi, respectively, the unions said the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, had intervened in the crisis, prompting them to suspend the strike.
The statement read, “Following the financial intervention of our amiable Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in the crisis that led to our indefinite strike on September 2, 2026, we wish to inform the general public that the indefinite strike is hereby suspended with effect from Tuesday, 29th September, 2026.
“We sincerely appreciate the tireless efforts of our caring heart governor, the State Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Amos Ajibefun, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties and Union Matters, Comrade Bola Taiwo, members of NUJ and the general public for the important roles played in the eventual resolution of the impasse which has affected our educational sector negatively.”
The statement appealed to the management of the affected universities to take immediate action to address the non-financial aspects of the FGN/Unions Agreement without further delay to avoid an unwarranted strike in the institutions.
“In view of the above development, our members in all the affected universities are hereby directed to resume duties on Tuesday, 29th September, 2026,” the statement concluded.