Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education to Sign New FG-NAAT Agreement in August

The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has announced a major breakthrough in its renegotiation exercise with the Federal Government, revealing that the long-awaited 2026 agreement for universities, polytechnics and colleges of education is nearing completion.

According to a circular dated July 22, 2026, and signed by the General Secretary of NAAT, Comrade Engr. Abubakar V. Yusuf, the latest round of negotiations between the Federal Government and the union recorded significant progress, with both parties concluding discussions on the collective bargaining process.

The update, addressed to all NAAT branch chairmen across the country, stated that the crucial meeting of the FGN/NAAT Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Sectors Negotiation Team was held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the New Boardroom, Julius Okojie Building, National Universities Commission (NUC), Maitama, Abuja.

During the meeting, representatives of both sides examined the recommendations of the sub-technical committee alongside resolutions reached during the Federal Government’s strategic meeting on NAAT’s demands. The discussions also revisited issues earlier raised by the union during its meeting of June 19, 2026, particularly those affecting the university sector.

One of the key outcomes of the negotiations was the successful conclusion of discussions on the table of approved peculiar, specialised and earned allowances for NAAT members across the three education sectors—universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

NAAT disclosed that the Joint Secretariat Committee was scheduled to produce the draft clean copies of the FGN/NAAT 2026 Agreements on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The union explained that after final consideration and approval by both the Federal Government and NAAT leadership, the agreement, including the approved allowance schedule, is expected to be ready for official signing during the first week of August 2026.

The union described the development as an important milestone in the renegotiation process, expressing optimism that the final signing would pave the way for the implementation of agreed welfare packages for its members.

While appreciating members for their patience and resilience throughout the negotiation period, NAAT leadership urged all branches to remain calm, prayerful and united. It assured members that the delay experienced during the negotiations was in the overall interest of both the union and its members.

The statement reaffirmed the union’s commitment to protecting the welfare of academic technologists and maintaining constructive engagement with the Federal Government to achieve lasting improvements in working conditions across Nigeria’s tertiary education institutions.