SSANU at Sokoto State University Launches Warning Strike

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sokoto State University (SSU) chapter, commenced a five-day warning strike on November 2 over unpaid staff entitlements. The union's action followed a lack of response from the Sokoto State Government to a 14-working-day ultimatum issued on October 14.

SSANU's chairman, Ismail Bala Muhammed, and secretary, Mansur Ahmad, stated that the strike was a result of unsuccessful negotiations. The union's demands include payment of arrears from a 25 percent salary increase, implementation of a 35 percent Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA), annual salary increments, and remittance of outstanding check-off dues.

A meeting with government officials on October 9 did not yield satisfactory results, as the government indicated that arrears would not be paid and that CONTTA would only be implemented in January 2027, contingent on budget availability. SSANU has appealed to Governor Ahmed Aliyu for intervention and warned of escalating actions if their grievances are not addressed.