The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has issued a fresh warning that parliamentary workers across the country will embark on an indefinite strike following prolonged delays in implementing the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) and improving staff welfare in state assemblies.
The union’s 21-day ultimatum to state governments, issued on 24 October, expires on Friday. PASAN said workers will shut down legislative activities nationwide if their demands remain unmet.
In a memo dated 12 November, the union directed all state chapters to “immediately” mobilise members, signalling growing frustration among parliamentary staff who say they have waited long enough for a fair salary structure.
PASAN accused state governments of refusing to implement CONLESS despite its approval and constitutional backing, insisting that financial autonomy under Section 121(3) of the Constitution should translate into better pay and improved working conditions for assembly workers.
The union described the situation as “unfair and discriminatory treatment and institutional disregard for the legislative workforce,” stressing that many staff have endured stagnant wages and limited career growth due to the stalled structure.
“This action is to ensure full enforcement of the National Executive Committee (NEC) resolution and to press home our demand for the implementation of CONLESS without further delay,” the memo stated.
PASAN added that workers “can no longer continue under unfair and discriminatory treatment,” warning that resistance from state governments is undermining staff welfare across the 36 state assemblies.
The union said the planned strike aims to compel state governments to address long-standing issues affecting salaries, financial autonomy, and overall staff welfare. It also urged members to remain “resolute, law-abiding, and united in the struggle for justice and improved welfare.”
PASAN has notified the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), indicating that legislative operations nationwide could be paralysed if the demands are not addressed.
