University administrative and support staff under SSANU have issued a final warning to the Federal Government, signalling the possibility of a nationwide shutdown if negotiations are not concluded by the end of April.
The warning follows a Special NEC meeting in Abuja, where union leaders reviewed the progress of talks over welfare and previously agreed conditions of service.
National President Muhammad Ibrahim said the union remained dissatisfied with the pace of negotiations, noting that discussions had yet to be finalised despite the expiration of most of the ultimatum period.
He reaffirmed that the 30-day deadline, which began on 1 April, would not be extended, adding that failure to reach and sign a binding agreement by 30 April would leave the union with no choice but to take industrial action.
According to him, the planned strike would be indefinite and coordinated with NASU, potentially disrupting activities across public universities nationwide.
The union also dismissed reports suggesting that agreements had already been reached, describing such claims as misleading while negotiations were still ongoing.
SSANU emphasised that it would only accept terms that reflect the outcomes of its negotiations, warning against any unilateral decisions by the government.
Members have been advised to remain prepared and to comply fully with any directives issued as the deadline approaches, as tensions continue to rise over unresolved issues affecting university staff welfare.
