The national leadership of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has dismissed as false claims circulating online that the Federal Government has approved a 30 per cent, and later 35 per cent, salary increase for its members with two months’ arrears.
In a statement issued on Saturday by its National President, Muhammad Haruna Ibrahim, the union said no such agreement had been signed, approved, or officially communicated at this stage of the ongoing renegotiation between SSANU and the Federal Government.
The union described the figures being shared on social media and other online platforms as speculative and not originating from the national leadership.
“At this stage of the FG/SSANU renegotiation, no such agreement has been signed, approved, or communicated officially to the union. Any figures being shared are speculative and do not emanate from the national leadership,” the statement read.
SSANU cautioned that spreading unverified information could have serious consequences, including creating unnecessary excitement and unrealistic expectations among members.
According to the union, such claims could also weaken its collective bargaining position by introducing confusion into the negotiation process and giving room for misinterpretation by external stakeholders.
It added that misinformation could undermine the credibility of the union when the claims eventually turn out to be untrue.
The association described renegotiation as a sensitive and strategic process that requires discipline, unity and responsible communication, noting that widespread circulation of false information could distort perceptions and complicate ongoing engagements.
SSANU urged its members to rely strictly on official communication from the National Secretariat and recognised union channels, assuring that any genuine development would be formally announced through appropriate platforms.
The union called on members to remain focused, patient and united, stressing that its strength lies not only in its numbers but also in its discipline and solidarity.
