SSANU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum for Salary Arrears Payment

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a warning of a potential "total, comprehensive and indefinite strike action" if the Federal Government fails to release funds for the full implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement within 14 days. This ultimatum was announced following SSANU's 56th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, from 30 September to 1 October 2026.

The union is specifically demanding the immediate payment of all outstanding arrears related to the CONTTA salary structure, effective from 1 January 2026. Although some universities have begun implementing the 2026 agreement, SSANU noted that the process is incomplete and inconsistent due to funding issues.

The union also called for the payment of withheld salaries from the 2022 industrial action and outstanding arrears from previous salary increases, emphasizing the need for the Federal Government to fulfill its financial obligations to alleviate the hardships faced by university workers.