The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has vowed to make sure the complete implementation of its 2026 settlement with the Federal Government, together with the fee of excellent entitlements to members.
The union’s National President, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, gave the peace of mind on the 2026 SSANU National Women Conference held on the National Universities Commission (NUC) Auditorium, Abuja.
Ibrahim stated the settlement, signed on June 29, 2026, offers for a 35 per cent wage assessment beneath the Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTTA), improved allowances and higher situations of service, efficient January 1, 2026.
He recalled that delays within the fee of arrears prompted SSANU’s National Executive Council to challenge a 14-day ultimatum, which contributed to the Federal Government’s launch of funds for eight months of CONTTA arrears on October 7.
Although implementation and disbursement have commenced, Ibrahim stated the union would proceed to press for full compliance with the settlement and fee of all excellent entitlements.
He attributed the features to years of negotiations, sacrifices and solidarity amongst members, notably ladies, whose contributions he stated have been instrumental to the union’s collective battle.
The convention was themed: “Healthy Women, Strong Union: Positioning SSANU Women for Leadership and National Relevance.”
Ibrahim urged the union to prioritise ladies’s well being, welfare and dignity whereas increasing alternatives for management, mentorship and participation in decision-making.
He stated ladies mustn’t merely occupy management positions but additionally have the capability, confidence and affect to form selections affecting the union, universities and the nation.
“Our women must not merely have a seat at the table but must possess the capacity, confidence and influence to shape decisions and contribute meaningfully to the progress of our union, universities and nation,” he stated.
He additionally urged SSANU ladies to strengthen their participation in nationwide discourse, notably on schooling, staff’ rights, gender fairness, good governance and nationwide improvement.
According to him, the features recorded via collective bargaining ought to present a basis for better inclusion and stronger participation by ladies within the affairs of the affiliation.
He referred to as on contributors to develop sensible resolutions to enhance ladies’s welfare, develop management alternatives and strengthen their contributions to the union and society.
Ibrahim reaffirmed the dedication of SSANU’s National Administrative Committee to constructing an inclusive union the place each member, regardless of gender, might contribute, lead and excel.
He congratulated the National Women Coordinator and her crew on organising the convention and expressed hope that its deliberations would produce outcomes able to strengthening the union.
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