The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has expressed deep concerns and issued strong statements in response to various recent developments in Nigeria.
In a communiqué released after its 49th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, SSANU criticized the Federal Government’s decision to enforce an 18-year age limit for students taking the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and gaining admission into tertiary institutions. The union argued that this policy would set back the education sector, urging the government to consult widely to avoid a crisis.
SSANU also voiced frustration over the delayed payment of four months’ worth of withheld salaries, despite a directive from President Bola Tinubu for these payments to be made. The union called on relevant government agencies to promptly release the funds.
Additionally, SSANU demanded that the Federal Government extend the distribution of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to universities to ease transportation challenges for staff and students, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.
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On the topic of earned allowances, SSANU noted that N50 billion was allocated in the 2023 budget for this purpose and urged the government to release these funds to avoid industrial unrest in the education sector
. The union also expressed concerns about the socio-economic challenges facing Nigeria, such as the rising cost of living, inflation, and widespread insecurity, which they attributed to poor government policies and corruption.
SSANU condemned the suppression of peaceful protests by law enforcement agencies, particularly the Nigerian Police, who allegedly harassed and intimidated SSANU and NASU members during a protest in Abuja.
The union called on law enforcement agencies to respect the rights of citizens and to act with professionalism to avoid further escalating tensions in the country.
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