Sokoto Varsity SSANU Resumes Work, Gives Government Fresh Deadline

The five-day warning strike by non-teaching staff at Sokoto State University has come to an halt but the disagreement over outstanding workers' entitlements remains unresolved while the union give the government another opportunity to address its demands.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sokoto State University Chapter has announced that its members will return to work on Monday, November 9, 2026 while issuing a new 14-working-day ultimatum to the Sokoto State Government.

Why SSANU Sokoto Chapter Went on Strike

As previously reported by AbuReport in Ssanu Shut Down Sokoto Varsity Over Unpaid Allowances And Threathen Indefinite Strike , SSANU commenced a five-working-day warning strike on November 2, 2026 following the expiration of an earlier ultimatum issued to the Sokoto State Government over outstanding staff entitlements.

The union had accused the government of failing to approve and implement its demands despite several engagements, written submissions and meetings with relevant government officials.

Why Is Sokoto Ssanu Resuming Work

In a statement issued on Sunday, November 8 and jointly signed by its Chairman, Ismail Bala Muhammed and Secretary, Mansur Ahmad, the union described the decision to resume work as a demonstration of goodwill and its commitment to maintaining industrial harmony. However, SSANU clarified that returning to work does not mean it has abandoned its demands.

Sokoto Varsity Ssanu Outstanding Demands

The union is still asking the Sokoto State Government to address the following issues:

1. Payment of arrears arising from the 25 per cent salary increment.
2. Approval and implementation of the 35% Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance (CONTTA).
3. Payment of annual salary increments to eligible members.
4. Release of outstanding check-off dues belonging to the union.

New SSANU Ultimatum and Possible Indefinite Strike

The union has given the Sokoto State Government another 14 working day ultimatum to address all outstanding demands before November 27, 2026.

It appealed to Governor Ahmed Aliyu to personally intervene and direct the immediate approval and implementation of the outstanding entitlements.