The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has demanded immediate payment of withheld salaries, implementation of past agreements, and urgent action on insecurity and economic hardship, warning of possible industrial action if the Federal Government fails to respond.
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has demanded the immediate release of the remaining two months of salaries withheld from its members who participated in the 2022 industrial strike action. The union also condemned persistent salary payment delays at federal universities, describing them as unfair and destabilising.
These issues topped discussions at SSANU’s 51st National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, held at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State.
In a communiqué signed by SSANU National President Mohammed Ibrahim, the union made a series of urgent demands to the Federal Government:
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Key Demands:
- Immediate payment of withheld salaries for striking staff.
- Harmonised salary schedules across all federal and state institutions.
- Resumption of the 2009 FG/SSANU renegotiation process, which has been dormant.
- Review of the ₦50bn Earned Allowance allocation, where only ₦10bn (20%) was designated for non-teaching staff—SSANU, NASU, and NAAT—calling it “unjust and discriminatory.”
“This distribution violates the Memorandum of Understanding signed with NASU and SSANU in August 2022,” the union stated.
The union further criticised the Federal Government’s disregard for legally binding agreements, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Memoranda of Action (MoAs), warning that failure to comply could result in lawful industrial actions.
Security & Economy:
SSANU also raised alarms about the insecurity plaguing parts of the country, citing recent mass killings in Benue and Plateau States. The union called for:
- A national security emergency declaration.
- Investment in modern security infrastructure.
- Intelligence-led reforms of security agencies.
- Root-cause solutions to violence, including tackling poverty, youth unemployment, and social injustice.
On the Economy:
SSANU criticised recent government reforms—particularly fuel subsidy removal and naira unification—saying they have worsened living conditions, especially for low-income earners. They demanded:
- Immediate social protection policies, such as food subsidies, fuel vouchers, and targeted cash transfers.
“NEC calls on the government to show sincerity, commitment, and responsibility in addressing these pressing issues,” the communiqué added.
SSANU reaffirmed its commitment to equity, professionalism, and accountability within the university system and warned of potential escalations if demands are not met.
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