The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has rejected a circulating letter claiming approval of a 30 per cent increase in consolidated salary structures for non-academic staff of federal tertiary institutions.
In a statement dated April 16, the union described the purported letter as misleading, stressing that no agreement had been reached between the union and the Federal Government on the proposed salary increase.
SSANU said the letter allegedly conveyed approval for a 30 per cent increment to be implemented as Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA) for non-academic staff in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
The union, however, stated categorically that it neither endorsed nor signed any agreement with the Federal Government on the matter.
“At the moment, renegotiation between the Federal Government and our union is still ongoing through the duly constituted expanded renegotiation team. No final agreement has been reached,” the statement said.
SSANU described any attempt to impose figures outside the negotiation process as unacceptable and a violation of collective bargaining principles.
According to the union, the so-called 30 per cent increment did not emanate from a concluded renegotiation and was neither discussed nor agreed upon by its leadership.
It further argued that the figure appeared arbitrary and lacked transparency and justification, adding that it could undermine ongoing negotiations between stakeholders.
The union warned that presenting the proposal as a settled agreement created a false impression among members and the public that the unions had accepted terms that were neither concluded nor signed.
SSANU also urged the Federal Government to allow the renegotiation committee to complete its assignment without interference or unilateral pronouncements.
“Our members are not second-class workers. Their welfare cannot be determined by arbitrary percentages crafted outside the negotiating room,” the union stated.
The union called on the Federal Government to withdraw the purported imposition and continue negotiations in good faith until a mutually accepted agreement is reached.
It also reminded the government that the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of NASU and SSANU had earlier issued a 30-day ultimatum for the renegotiation process to be concluded before the end of April 2026.
SSANU assured members that a Special National Executive Council (NEC) meeting had been scheduled for April 18 to deliberate on the matter, urging them to remain calm and adhere to established communication channels.
