We Are Are Ready For the Worst"- SSANU, UNN Chapter Warns FG Over Unpaid Salaries
"He who is down fears no fall. We have being owed already so what is there? You can cease as many salaries. If we could survive 8 months then they we can survive eternity." - SSANU, UNN
Clare Ijeoma 
The Chairman, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU University of Nigeria, Nsukka Chapter, Dr Linus Moses Akata has asserted that SSANU is bracing itself for potential repercussions regarding its stance on the strike ultimatum.
He made this known in an interview with MySchoolNews TV in the university environs.
Akata disclosed that the strike came as a response to unmet agreements from 2022 by the government on the stoppage of the renegotiation of the 2019 agreement which was a Collective baining Agreement that took 8 years to reach, the release of end allowances they couldn't release as promised and the reconstitutioning of governing Council.
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However, one of the key concerns raised by the striking unions is the unequal treatment of non-teaching staff compared to academic staff. Despite assurances from the current administration, grievances regarding salary areas and essential services' payments remain unresolved as the federal government only paid 4 months areas to the academic staff.
The strike, which commenced with a seven-day warning phase, has already disrupted essential services such as water supply, hostel maintenance, and academic activities. Gerardine, the Hall Governor of a hostel on campus, highlighted the challenges faced by students and staff since the strike began. "There is no water," she lamented, noting that even basic tasks like cleaning and hostel management have been affected.
Furthermore, the strike has forced the postponement of Computer-Based Tests (CBT) exams, affecting students' academic schedules. Gerardine expressed concern over the lack of communication from the administration regarding measures to address the strike's effects on campus services.
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The strike's impact extends beyond water and hostel services, affecting electricity supply and security arrangements. While essential services like security have not joined the strike, concerns over fair compensation and working conditions persist among these personnel.
In response to queries about the strike's duration and potential outcomes, the union representative emphasized their determination to press for their demands. They urged solidarity among NASU and SSANU members, emphasizing their resilience and readiness to endure further challenges if necessary.
"He who is down fears no fall. We have being owed already so what is there? So it is just between the deep blue sea and the Devil Himself and the level of compliance will tell you that people are ready, even for the worst. You can cease as many salaries. If we could survive 8 months then they we can survive eternity", Akata affirmed.
