- SSANU reveals many public universities have operated without electricity for three months, severely impacting research and academic activities nationwide
- The association warns of potential action against state governments failing to implement the N70,000 minimum wage by early 2025
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has revealed that many public universities have operated without electricity for the past three months, affecting research and academic work.
At the association’s national secretariat in Abuja, SSANU President, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, expressed concerns over the situation.
He warned that action would be taken against state governments and other employers failing to implement the N70,000 national minimum wage and consequential adjustments by the first quarter of 2025.
He noted that many federal and state governments have yet to enforce the wage increase for university staff, including professionals like accountants, lawyers, engineers, and medical workers.
Addressing allegations that members of the National Assembly demanded N8 million from federal university vice-chancellors for budget approval, Ibrahim said labour unions would strongly resist such misconduct.
“If this claim is true, it is unfortunate. No public university in Nigeria has enough resources to cover its electricity bills, let alone pay lawmakers. Many universities have operated without electricity for months,” Ibrahim stated.
He vowed SSANU would challenge any lawmakers involved in financial misconduct, adding, “The National Assembly is not beyond our reach. We will fight them and work only with progressive leaders.”
SSANU continues to advocate for fair wages and improved working conditions in Nigerian universities.
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