SSANU Issues Fresh Strike Threat Over Delayed Talks with FG

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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has warned the Federal Government over delays in the ongoing renegotiation process with university-based unions, stating that no final agreement has been reached and threatening a nationwide strike by the end of April.

The warning was contained in a communiqué issued after a special National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Saturday at the union’s national secretariat in Abuja. The document, signed by SSANU National President, Muhammad Ibrahim, clarified that negotiations with the government remain unresolved.

SSANU dismissed circulating reports suggesting that the renegotiation had been concluded, including claims of a 30 per cent increase in allowances. The union stressed that discussions are still ongoing and no binding agreement has been signed.

The NEC emphasized that it would reject any outcome that does not reflect previously negotiated terms, insisting that fairness, due process, and collective bargaining must guide the process.

Reaffirming its earlier position under the Joint Action Committee of SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), the council maintained the April 1 to April 30, 2026 ultimatum given to the Federal Government to conclude negotiations and formalize agreements.

It warned that failure to meet the deadline would trigger an indefinite and comprehensive industrial action by both unions.

The council also urged members nationwide to remain calm but stay prepared to comply with directives from the union leadership in defence of their welfare and working conditions.

The latest development follows an earlier communiqué issued after SSANU’s 54th NEC meeting at Ekiti State University, where the union expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of negotiations. It had also raised concerns over salary delays, inadequate funding of universities, and worsening working conditions.

SSANU reiterated its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of its members, warning that prolonged delays in concluding the renegotiation process would not be tolerated.