Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has issued a fresh warning that it may shut down legislative activities nationwide if state governors fail to implement the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS).
This warning was delivered in a statement released on Friday in Abuja by PASAN’s National President, Mohammed Usman.
Usman stressed that the union is equally insisting on full implementation of financial autonomy for state assemblies, a requirement already captured in Section 121(3) of the Constitution.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), PASAN had earlier handed a 21-day ultimatum on October 24, which officially expires on Friday, November 15.
Usman explained that the latest position followed deliberations at the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Bauchi State on October 23. He noted that a final mobilisation order had now been circulated to all chapters, signalling the union’s readiness for an indefinite industrial action.
He expressed frustration that, despite the ample time given to comply, reports from the national secretariat show that many state governments have still not begun implementing the agreed salary structure.
The PASAN president has now directed zonal leaders to brace up and put members on full mobilisation.
“Immediately mobilise all chapters within their respective zones for industrial action as soon as the ultimatum elapses.
This action is to ensure full enforcement of the NEC resolution and to press home our demand for the implementation of CONLESS without further delay.
While we continue to pursue our legitimate demands, all members are enjoined to remain resolute, law-abiding, and united in the struggle for justice and improved welfare in solidarity,” he said.
Usman added that PASAN members “can no longer continue under unfair and discriminatory treatment; the continued neglect of its demands amounts to institutional disregard for the legislative workforce.”
He called on the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures (CSSLN) to step in, noting that the union remains open to dialogue in the interest of stability and effective legislative operations.
Usman confirmed that all relevant bodies have been notified of the ultimatum’s expiration and the union’s readiness to down tools, as most state governments have yet to show any concrete commitment.
He stated that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), clerks of state assemblies, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, as well as key security agencies—including the Inspector General of Police, the Director-General of the DSS, and the Commandant-General of the NSCDC—have all been formally informed.
