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Staff union suspends strike over King’s College concession

Source: Punch Nigeria · 23 Sep 2026, 17:16 UTC
Staff union suspends strike over King’s College concession
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has suspended its strike over the proposed concession of King’s College. Punch Nigeria said the decision paves the way for 115 unity schools, but the supplied report does not give details of the agreement or explain whether the concession plan has changed.

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has suspended its strike over the concession of King’s College, Punch Nigeria reported. The suspension removes the immediate disruption caused by the industrial action and allows work involving Nigeria’s 115 unity schools to proceed, according to the report. The supplied source does not explain the terms on which the strike was suspended.

It also does not say whether the proposed concession of King’s College has been withdrawn, amended or retained. No details were provided about negotiations between the association and the authorities, the duration of the suspension or any further conditions attached to the decision.

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