By Jelili Gbadamosi
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sokoto State University chapter, has threatened to embark on a total and indefinite strike if the Sokoto State Government fails to address its outstanding demands within 14 working days.
The union gave the government until November 27, 2026, to resolve the dispute, warning that failure to meet the deadline would trigger another industrial action.
SSANU, however, directed its members to resume work on Monday, November 9, following the conclusion of its five-day warning strike.
The decision was contained in a statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by the chapter’s Chairman, Ismail Muhammed, and Secretary, Mansur Ahmad.
The warning strike commenced on November 2 and ended on November 6.
According to the union, the decision to resume work was aimed at promoting industrial harmony and giving the state government another opportunity to address its grievances.
It stressed that the resumption should not be interpreted as a withdrawal of its demands.
The association explained that it embarked on the warning strike after repeated meetings, written submissions and reminders to relevant government officials failed to produce the desired results.
Its demands include the payment of outstanding arrears of the 25 per cent salary increase, approval and implementation of the 35 per cent Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA), and annual salary increments for eligible members.
The union is also demanding the release of outstanding check-off dues.
SSANU argued that the demands were legitimate, noting that similar benefits had been extended to comparable categories of workers at Sokoto State University, Shehu Shagari University of Education and other state-owned tertiary institutions.
The union appealed to Governor Ahmed Aliyu to intervene personally and ensure the approval and payment of the outstanding entitlements.
It also called on the Ministry for Higher Education, relevant government agencies, traditional institutions, parents and students to help resolve the dispute before the ultimatum expires.
SSANU insisted that it expected concrete approvals, definite implementation timelines and full payment of outstanding entitlements, rather than further promises or partial concessions.
