Sokoto State University SSANU Ends Warning Strike, Sets New Deadline for Government

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) at Sokoto State University have officially resumed their duties as of Monday, November 9, 2026. This return to work follows the conclusion of a five-day warning strike that took place between November 2 and November 6. Despite the resumption of activities, the union has issued a fresh 14-working-day ultimatum to the Sokoto State Government, warning that failure to meet their demands by November 27, 2026, will lead to an indefinite, total strike.

The Basis of the Dispute

According to a statement jointly signed by the chapter’s Chairman, Ismail Muhammed, and Secretary, Mansur Ahmad, the decision to return to work was made in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony. However, the union emphasized that this move does not signify a withdrawal of their grievances. The association maintains that the state government has failed to act on their requests despite multiple meetings, formal written submissions, and reminders sent to relevant government officials.

Key Demands of the Union

The SSANU chapter has outlined several specific financial and administrative demands that remain unaddressed. These include:

• Payment of outstanding arrears resulting from a 25 percent salary increase.
• Approval and implementation of the 35 percent Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA).
• Provision of annual salary increments for eligible members.
• Release of outstanding check-off dues owed to the union.

The union argues that these demands are legitimate, noting that similar benefits have already been extended to comparable categories of workers at other state-owned tertiary institutions, including the Shehu Shagari University of Education.

Call for Intervention

In their statement, the union leadership directly appealed to Governor Ahmed Aliyu to intervene personally to ensure the immediate approval and implementation of these entitlements. Furthermore, the association has called upon the Ministry for Higher Education, traditional institutions, parents, students, and other stakeholders to assist in resolving the dispute before the November 27 deadline.

The union has explicitly stated that it is seeking concrete approvals and clear timelines for implementation, rather than further delays or partial responses. As of now, the Sokoto State Government has not provided a public response to the union’s latest ultimatum or the specific financial claims raised by the chapter.

Conclusion

The resumption of work provides a temporary reprieve for students and academic activities at Sokoto State University. However, the situation remains precarious as the union has clearly signaled that the window for negotiation is limited. The coming two weeks will be critical in determining whether the state government can reach an agreement with SSANU to avoid a complete shutdown of university operations.

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