The National Executive Council of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has cautioned the Federal Government over the ongoing renegotiation with university unions, warning that failure to conclude discussions by the end of April could lead to a strike.
This position was outlined in a communiqué issued after a special NEC meeting held on Saturday at the union’s national secretariat in Abuja, where leaders assessed progress in the talks.
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In the statement, signed by SSANU National President, Muhammad Ibrahim, the council clarified that negotiations with the government are still in progress and no final agreement has been reached.
The union also raised concerns about what it described as misleading claims suggesting the process had been concluded. It specifically referenced a circulating letter purportedly approving a 30 percent allowance increase, stressing that discussions remain ongoing and no binding deal has been signed.
NEC insisted that SSANU would reject any outcome that falls short of agreed terms reached during negotiations, emphasizing the need for fairness, due process, and respect for collective bargaining.
Reaffirming its earlier stance under the Joint Action Committee of Non-Academic Staff Union and SSANU, the council maintained the April 1–30, 2026 deadline given to the Federal Government to wrap up negotiations and formalize agreements.
It warned that if the deadline is not met, the unions would be left with no option but to embark on an indefinite and comprehensive industrial action.
SSANU also urged its members nationwide to remain calm, alert, and united, while preparing to comply with any directive issued by the leadership in defence of their welfare and collective interests.
The union reiterated its commitment to protecting members’ rights, pledging to continue pursuing justice with determination and unity.
This latest warning follows an earlier communiqué after SSANU’s 54th NEC meeting at Ekiti State University, where the union expressed frustration over the slow pace of negotiations and issued a final ultimatum to the government.
At that time, SSANU also highlighted concerns over delayed salaries, inadequate funding of universities, and worsening working conditions, warning that prolonged negotiations without resolution would not be tolerated and could trigger industrial action alongside other non-teaching staff unions.
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