SSANU Accuses Sokoto Varsity VC of Misleading Public on Strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sokoto State University branch, has accused the institution's Vice-Chancellor, Professor M.B. Yerima, of providing an inaccurate account of the circumstances surrounding the ongoing five-day warning strike.
SSANU branch chairman, Ismail Bala Muhammad, stated that the union embarked on the strike after multiple unsuccessful attempts to resolve disputes concerning unpaid entitlements and welfare issues with both the university administration and the Sokoto State Government.
Muhammad clarified that the Vice-Chancellor's claim that the union failed to follow due process before commencing the industrial action is unfounded. According to him, the union first submitted its demands to the university authorities, leading the Vice-Chancellor to constitute a committee to assess the complaints.
Following the committee's findings, the verified demands were subsequently forwarded to the state government through the Ministry of Higher Education, followed by several meetings to address the concerns.
However, the discussions did not yield a resolution, prompting the union to issue a 14-day ultimatum. The strike commenced on November 2, 2026, as a result.
SSANU's strike is primarily over unpaid entitlements and welfare-related demands, which have been unresolved despite repeated attempts at dialogue.
The association has called on the university and the state government to urgently address the issues raised to prevent any potential disruption to academic activities.
</body> </html><small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>