After protests, FG bows to pressure, releases SSANU 8 months salary arrears

The Federal Government has bowed to pressure and released eight months’ salary arrears for the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU.
This is coming two days after SSANU gave the government a 14-day ultimatum to implement the 2026 FGN/SSANU Agreement.
Reacting to the development, the association said the swift intervention of the government underscored the commitment of the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, to honouring agreements reached with university-based unions.
DAILY POST reports that SSANU had, in a statement, demanded the quick release of funds and full payment of outstanding Consolidated University Teaching and Tertiary Institutions Salary St...