Inconclusive negotiation: SSANU threatens to shut down universities Friday

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Inconclusive negotiation: SSANU threatens to shut down universities Friday

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike on Friday, May 1, 2026, if the federal government fails to conclude negotiations with the union. UNILAG Chapter Chairman, Dr. Yusuf Ademola, expressed SSANU's dissatisfaction with the treatment of non-teaching staff and outlined demands for payment of salary arrears and improved university funding.

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