SSANU Halts Ultimatum After FG Releases Salary Arrears

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has suspended its two-week ultimatum to the federal government following the release of funds for the payment of eight months’ arrears of the consolidated tertiary institutions’ salary structure owed to its members. The ultimatum, which began on October 5, 2026, was suspended after the federal government approved and released the funds on October 7, 2026.

This decision was communicated through a notice signed by SSANU national president, Comrade Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim. The union's National Administrative Committee (NAC), representing the National Executive Council (NEC), recognized the government's action and aimed to maintain industrial harmony in Nigerian universities.

SSANU also urged the federal government to resolve other outstanding financial obligations, including one year of arrears on the 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary awards approved in 2023 and two months of withheld salaries from 2022. The union emphasized its commitment to dialogue while pursuing the welfare of its members.