SSANU :COMPLAINS ABOUT SALARY WITHELD SSANU
The Association of Senior Staff of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has complained that the federal government has withheld salaries of its members for four months. Muhammad Ibrahim, the federation's national president, denounced the government's malice, saying the wage garnishment was unfair because the federation had complied with relevant laws when it went on strike for four months in 2022.
“SSANU complied with all the labor codes before going on strike when the government broke the termination of the agreement. But it was in vain," he said.
While calling on the government to pay the withheld wages immediately and without delay, SSANU said the government's indifference to the workers' plight was provocative and unacceptable. Ibrahim emphasized that despite the challenging environment in which the club operates, it remains unflinching in its quest to help build the country.
He added, "Our members continue to report for missions in the most security-critical areas of the country. During the 2022 national strike, four months' worth of federal tax withheld. It's a pity that they stubbornly insisted on paying their wages."
He noted that the issue of renegotiating the 2009 agreement had not produced any results since the association called off its strike last year, adding: "The federal government does not seem to like university-industrial harmonization." Stated. Implemented. "
The SAANU president also expressed concern about the federal government's 40% increase in workers' benefits. It also revealed that the 50 billion Naira-earned allowance promised by the government last year has not yet been paid. "I would like to take this opportunity to tell the government to make an announcement as soon as possible, as further delays will not benefit the system," he added. system to achieve. The government seems to be providing education funding only by lip service.
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