President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Mohammed Ibrahim has urged the Federal Government to meet the demands of the striking university unions.
The SSANU president said this in a Sallah message to its members on Sunday in Abuja.
Ibrahim also urged members of the union to be security-conscious in their daily movements and endeavours.
He urged members of the union to remain resolute, steadfast and committed following the decision of the federal government to stop their salaries.
SSANU commenced its strike in March this year to press home its demands.
Some of the demands are non-payment of arrears of minimum wage, failure to renegotiate the 2009 agreement, and discrepancies in the payment of salaries of its members through the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, among others.
The statement reads: “I, therefore, urge you all to remain resolute, steadfast and committed as we continue to make this sacrifice for the greater good of all.
I call on our comrades to keep hope alive as we call on the government to heed to our demands and increase its endeavours in making the country a better place.
“While we expect the leaders of our nation to make concerted efforts in living up to our expectations, we as individuals must take responsibility for our safety and be security conscious in our daily movements and endeavours.
I am confident that our current struggle will not be futile as you have displayed a high spirit/level of commitment, doggedness, sacrifice and cooperation.
“I solicit your continuous support as we work collectively towards victory.
“I wish all comrades and Nigerians good health and divine protection in this auspicious occasion and beyond as you stay hopeful, safe and vigilant.”
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