Sokoto State University SSANU Resumes Work, Issues Fresh 14-Day Ultimatum

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sokoto State University (SSU) Chapter, resumed work on Monday, November 9, following a meeting with the university’s management. The association, which had been on strike, announced its resumption in a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Bashir Aliyu Usman. According to Punch Newspapers, the statement also issued a fresh 14-working-day ultimatum to the university management to address the issues that led to the strike.

The issues in contention include the non-payment of earned allowances, non-release of promotion arrears, non-remittance of check-off dues, and the non-implementation of the new minimum wage among others. The association warned that if the university management fails to address these issues within the stipulated 14 days, it would embark on another round of industrial action.

This latest development comes after the university management had earlier assured the association of its commitment to addressing the issues. The SSU management had also promised to engage with the union to find a lasting solution to the issues. However, it remains unclear if any progress has been made in the negotiations.