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SSANU reminded the federal government that such agreements, having been reached through structured dialogue and mutual consent, are binding and must be honoured in full.
“NEC warns that if this pattern of neglect continues, the Union will be left with no choice but to explore all lawful and appropriate avenues to compel compliance,” the union said.
SSANU also decried the worsening state of insecurity across the country, particularly the recent mass killings in Benue, Plateau, and other States.
It called on the federal government to declare a national emergency on security, including investing in modern security infrastructure and rejigging the security architecture through intelligence gathering and professionalization of security agencies.
The union also urged the government to address the root causes of violence, particularly poverty, youth unemployment, and social injustice, through targeted development and empowerment initiatives.
On the state of the economy, SSANU, the recent economic reforms, including fuel subsidy removal and currency unification introduced by the federal government, though intended to stabilise the economy, have significantly worsened the cost of living for Nigerians.
It also observed that inflation, rising food prices and declining purchasing power have placed unbearable pressure on workers and the vulnerable.
The union, therefore, called on the federal government to urgently implement targeted social protection measures, including food subsidies, fuel vouchers, and conditional cash transfers, to cushion the impact on citizens, particularly low-income earners.
“NEC calls on the Federal Government to demonstrate sincerity, commitment, and responsiveness in addressing our demands as SSANU reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the promotion of equity, professionalism, and good governance within the Nigerian university system and the broader national landscape.
“The union remains resolute in its duty to protect the welfare, rights, and dignity of its members across the country,” the communiqué added. (The Nation)
