The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has suspended the two weeks ultimatum to embark on strike issued to the Federal Government.
The suspension was necessitated by the subsequent approval and release of eight months arrears by the Federal Government on October 7, 2026.
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A statement issued by the National President of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, says the National Executive Council of the Union resolved to suspend the intended industrial action.
He noted that the decision reflects the Union’s commitment to constructive engagement, peaceful dialogue and the maintenance of cordial relations with the Government, particularly in the interest of sustaining industrial harmony in our citadels of learning.
While acknowledging the release of funds, the Union urges the Federal Government to reciprocate this gesture by fulfilling all other outstanding demands which includes the release and payment of the one year arrears of the 25% & 35% salary award of 2023 and the two months of the 2022 withheld salaries.
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Comrade Ibrahim urged State Governments who are yet to Implement the 2026 signed agreement and pay other outstanding arrears to its members in the State Universities to do so without delay.
The statement says All NEC members are hereby notified of this decision and are encouraged to communicate the position of the Union accordingly.