Poly Workers Threaten Strike Over Salary Arrears, Loans

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) has raised concerns regarding unpaid salary arrears and delays in housing loan disbursements, warning of a potential indefinite strike if the federal government does not act by July 2026. This announcement followed the 80th General Executive Council (GEC) meeting held in Abuja, where the worsening conditions affecting the welfare of members were discussed.

SSANIP criticized the prolonged delays in releasing outstanding payments for promotional arrears from 2021 to 2025, which they claim has caused financial hardship and psychological distress among members. They also condemned the withholding of salary increments for non-teaching staff.

Additionally, the union highlighted security issues, citing the recent attack in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, where two staff members were killed and six students were kidnapped. SSANIP is demanding urgent reforms in the National Housing Fund loan process and compensation for the families of slain staff members, emphasizing that failure to implement these demands will compel members to take industrial action.