WE’RE GOING TO REVISIT 4 MONTHS WITHHELD SALARIES, WAGE AWARD, N50BN EARNED ALLOWANCE – SSANU
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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, or SSANU, said Friday that it will reconvene the following week to discuss matters pertaining to pay awards, withheld salaries, and the N50 billion earned allowance that the Federal Government has yet to release.
The revisiting of some of the lingering issues will take place on Wednesday next week at the 3rd Quadrennial National Delegates Conference, NDC, with the subject, “Respecting Collective Bargaining Agreements and Industrial Peace in a Democracy.”
Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, the president of SSANU, revealed this to reporters in Abuja.
According to Comrade Ibrahim, the association will have a rare chance to reaffirm its dedication to developing the Nigerian university system at the conference.
He said, “The theme of this year’s conference, “Respecting Collective Bargaining Agreement and Industrial Peace in a Democracy,” speaks directly to the core of our ongoing efforts to strengthen industrial harmony within our institutions.
“In a time where stability in the education sector is crucial, the theme underscores our commitment to principled negotiation, respect for agreements, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
“The theme emphasizes the necessity for honoring collective agreements as the bedrock of industrial peace. At SSANU, we firmly believe that the integrity of such agreements is essential for ensuring the welfare and dignity of our members, and by extension, the sustainability and advancement of our academic institutions.
“The disregard for or non-implementation of these agreements only serves to undermine trust and disrupt the academic environment. As we convene, we also wish to address key ongoing issues that remain in active discussions with the federal government.
“Specifically, we are revisiting the matters of the outstanding 3 months’ withheld salaries, the ₦50 billion in Earned Allowances, arrears of the 25/35 percent increment, and the Wage Award.
“We recognize that the government has begun payment of one month from the four months of withheld salaries, and we are hopeful this marks progress toward fulfilling these commitments. These obligations are far more than numbers on paper; they are commitments that, if honored, directly impact the lives, morale, and well-being of our members.
He further said, ” the upcoming National Delegates Conference will also mark the commencement of SSANU’s electoral process, wherein new leadership will be elected to steward the affairs of this great association over the next four years.
“As an organization deeply rooted in democratic principles, we are committed to ensuring that this election is conducted with the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and integrity.
“I am confident that the delegates, in their wisdom, will elect leaders who are dedicated to furthering the cause of our members and ensuring that SSANU continues to stand as a formidable force in the Nigerian educational landscape.”
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