The Senior Workers Affiliation of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has accused the Federal Authorities of unfair therapy over delays in wage disbursement, warning that the continued neglect of agreed commitments may power the union to take lawful motion.
The affiliation made this recognized in a communiqué issued after its 51st Nationwide Government Council (NEC) assembly held on the Aliko Dangote College of Science and Know-how, Wudil, Kano State.
The assertion was signed by its Nationwide President, Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim, and made out there to the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN).
Ibrahim described the delay in salaries for college employees as discriminatory and known as on the federal government to make sure uniform cost timelines throughout all Federal and State establishments.
“This discriminatory observe is each unjust and unacceptable.
The union calls for the fast harmonisation of wage disbursements throughout all Federal and State establishments to make sure equity and fairness,” he stated.
SSANU additionally condemned the continued withholding of salaries belonging to its members who participated within the 2022 nationwide industrial motion. The union urged the Federal Authorities to show goodwill by paying the excellent wages.
Ibrahim stated NEC, due to this fact urged the federal authorities to instantly launch the excellent two months’ withheld salaries as an indication of fine religion and dedication to restoring industrial concord throughout the College system.
The union additional accused the federal government of persistently violating negotiated agreements, together with Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Memoranda of Motion (MoAs), and different duly negotiated collective bargained agreements entered into with SSANU.
He reiterated that such agreements, which had been reached via structured dialogue and mutual consent, have been binding and should be honoured in full.
“NEC warns that if this sample of neglect continues, the union will likely be left with no alternative however to discover all lawful and acceptable avenues to compel compliance,” he stated
The union criticised the allocation of the N50 billion Earned Allowance, saying solely 20% was given to non-teaching employees unions, SSANU, NASU, and NAAT, in breach of an settlement signed with the Joint Motion Committee (JAC) in 2022.
“This allocation is unjust, discriminatory, and fails to acknowledge the indispensable function SSANU members play within the efficient functioning of Nigerian Universities.”
“Additionally it is in breach of the MoU signed with the Joint Motion Committee (JAC) of NASU and SSANU in August 2022,” they stated
He added that the current mass killings in Benue, Plateau, and different states require pressing authorities consideration.
Regardless of its grievances, the union stated it stays dedicated to nationwide improvement and pledged to help the federal government with skilled enter in reforming Nigeria’s training sector.
