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SSANU HOLDS NEC MEETING,SPEAKS ON REMOVAL OF IPPIS,OTHERS
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 46TH NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING OF THE SENIOR STAFF ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES (SSANU), HELD ON THURSDAY 14TH – FRIDAY 15TH DECEMBER, 2023 AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA, NIGER STATE.
RESOLUTIONS OF NEC ON SOME UNION AND NATIONAL ISSUES.
At the end of its Two-Day NEC meeting, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities resolved as follows:
1. REMOVAL OF UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS FROM IPPIS
NEC in session appreciates the decision of the federal government to exempt all tertiary institutions from IPPIS. While commending this decision, it however encourages Government to critically consult Management of Universities and labour unions on workable, reliable, seamless and acceptable approach in transiting to the new regime in order to capture the peculiarities of university workers. This is with a view to forestall the complicated problems that plagued the use of IPPIS.
NEC, therefore, urges the government to consider improving the old system with some latest features in the U3PS payment solution presented to it by the JAC of SSANU and NASU.
2. PAYMENT OF FOUR MONTHS WITHHELD SALARIES
NEC in session acknowledged the approval by the government to pay the 4 months salaries of our members withheld as a result of the last industrial action embarked by the Union. NEC in session deliberated on the undue delay by the government in paying the four months salaries and therefore urges the government to pay the money without further delay. This is to boost the already fading confidence of our members in government.
3. PAYMENT OF CLINICAL HARZARD ALLOWANCE TO HEALTH WORKERS
NEC in session commends the effort of the government on the implementation of medical allowance to health workers. It was, however, observed that the payment was haphazardly done. While some branches were paid, others were left out, especially research centres and institutes. NEC, therefore, urges the government to integrate all deserving branches in the payment of this allowance and also pay arrears arising from the delayed implementation of the same. Moreso, state governments should equally adopt the same measures and pay their health workers the same deserving allowance
4. IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSED WAGE INCREASE
NEC in session recalls the approval of the government to increase the salaries of university workers by 25% and 35%. Though this proposal is a far cry from the salary increase demanded by SSANU, we regarded it as an award by the government and therefore expected that the award should have been implemented by now. NEC, therefore, demands the implementation of this wage increase, which had been captured in the budget before the end of 2023, pending the conclusion of the renegotiation with the government on the mutually acceptable salary wage.
5. PAYMENYT OF N35,000 WAGE AWARD
NEC recalls the approval of the federal government to pay a wage award of N35,000 to workers in its payroll effective from 1st September 2023. The one for the month of September 2023 was paid in the month of November 2023. NEC urges the federal government to commence payment of the outstanding arrears of October and November 2023 forthwith.
State governments are also seriously encouraged to take a cue from the federal government to endorse payment of this wage award to their workers in order to ameliorate the harsh effects of the fuel subsidy removal.
6. PAYMENT OF MINIMUM WAGE ARREARS
NEC in session observed that some of her members are yet to be paid arrears of the National Minimum Wage, which was approved in 2018 despite the efforts of the Union.
NEC, therefore, calls on the government to, as a matter of urgency, release funds for payment for those omitted in the under listed universities:
1. Federal University Otuoke
2. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
3. Federal University, Dutsima
4. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
5. Federal University, Gashua, Yobe
6. Federal University Kashere
7. University of Maiduguri
8. Modibo Adamawa University, Yola
9. University of Benin, Benin.
10. College of Medicine, of the University of Lagos, Idi-Araba
11. University of Calabar
12. University of Uyo
13. Federal University of Lafia
14. Federal University, Lokoja
NEC in session also observed that some State Governments are yet to implement, not to talk of payment of the arrears of the last reviewed Minimum Wage. It therefore calls on all such State Governments to do the needful and bring workers in State universities up to same pace with their counterparts in Federal universities.
7. RELEASE OF #50 BILLION FOR PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING EARNED ALLOWANCES
Arising from the collective bargaining Agreements signed between the JAC of SSANU and NASU and the Federal Government, Government had made provision in the 2023 appropriation bill for the sum of N50Billion for payment of outstanding Earned Allowances to Universities and Inter-University Centres. This Agreement is yet to be fulfilled.
NEC in session urges the government to release funds for payment of the allowances without further delay.
8. STATE OF FEDERAL ROADS
NEC observes with serious concern the deplorable state of Nigerian roads nationwide, which has resulted in loss of revenue, time, and avoidable deaths. These bad spots are now flash points for men of the underworld, providing them veritable opportunities to attack unsuspecting and innocent victims. The Minister of Works under this new administration had taken a tour of these roads, coupled with the President directive to immediately fix these roads. NEC is, however, surprised that several months after this marching order, rehabilitation work is yet to commence on any of these roads. The government is therefore urged to kick-start fixing of these roads before the rains set in.
Comrade M. H. Ibrahim fnipr, fnli, fciml, manupa.
National President
Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities – SSANU
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1ST NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS CONFERENCE ON UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) ESSAY COMPETITION
Competition Overview:
The SDG Youth Essay Competition offers a grand prize of N1 million for the top three winners, along with free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– Open exclusively to undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
2. Entry Guidelines:
– Topic:The Role of Students in Attainment of SDG4
– length: Essays should be 1500 words.
– Entry Period: Thursday, February 1, 2024 – Thursday, February 29, 2024
– Referencing: APA Style (6th Edition).
– Font: Times New Roman, 12-point font size.
– Documentation: Typed in 1.5 line spacing, MS Word format only.
– Plagiarism: Only original content is accepted; plagiarized entries will be disqualified.
Benefits:
– Prizes:
– 1st Prize: N500,000
– 2nd Prize: N300,000
– 3rd Prize: N200,000
– Winners will also receive free sponsorship to attend the 1st Nigeria Tertiary Institution Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in April 2024 in Abuja.
Required Documents:
– Student’s Institution ID Card
– Copy of Student’s Admission Letter
– One recent passport-size photograph
– WhatsApp telephone number and email address
Application Procedure:
– All entries and submissions (essay and required documents) should be scanned and sent to nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org before the deadline.
For Further Inquiries:
– Call: 08068931151, 08133846739, 07067772964
– Email: nigeriaessay@sdgyouth.org
Deadline: February 29th, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to achieving SDG4 and win exciting prizes. Submit your entry and required documents before the deadline. For any inquiries, feel free to contact them via phone or email.
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PENTAGON PARTNERS NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION FOR UNDERGRADUATE LAW STUDENTS
Competition Overview:
The National Essay Competition invites undergraduate law students to showcase their expertise and contribute to the discourse on AI, privacy, and data protection. In addition to cash prizes, participants have the chance to intern with Pentagon Partners, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Competition Requirements:
1. Eligibility:
– The competition is open to 400-level and 500-level undergraduate law students in Nigerian universities.
2. Essay Requirements:
– Length: Essays should not exceed 1500 words.
– Format: Double spaced, 12pt Times New Roman font.
– References: OSCOLA format for citations with 10pt font size for footnotes and endnotes.
– Submission Format: Essays must be submitted in PDF format.
– Entrant Details: Include full names, school, level, phone number, and email address in both the body of the email and on the last page of the essay.
– Single Entry: Each entrant is allowed only one submission.
– Originality: Plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.
Competition Benefits and Timeline:
1. Prizes:
– Winner: N200,000
– 1st Runner Up: N150,000
– 2nd Runner Up: N100,000
2. Internship Opportunity:
– In addition to cash prizes, winners have the exclusive opportunity to intern with Pentagon Partners, enhancing their career prospects.
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– Interested participants should submit their essays to essay@pentagonpartnerslp.com during the submission period.
– The subject of the email should be the Essay topic
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SYSTEMSPECS CHILDREN’S DAY ESSAY COMPETITION (CDEC), 2024
Purpose:
Inaugurated in 2020, the CDEC is part of SystemSpecs’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment to promoting capacity development in the Nigerian ICT industry. By encouraging young Nigerians to tackle everyday issues, the competition contributes to intellectual growth and societal progress.
Topic:
The theme for the 2024 competition is “Protecting the Nigerian Child from the Dangers of Online Technology.” Participants are tasked with exploring strategies to safeguard children in an increasingly digital world.
Eligibility:
– Open to primary and secondary school students in Nigeria aged 9 to 16.
– Junior category (ages 9 to 12) essays must not exceed 1,000 words.
– Senior category (ages 13 to 16) essays must not exceed 1,500 words.
Prizes:
– Winners will receive generous rewards, including a high-capacity laptop, premium headphones, a portable laptop stand, a smart wristwatch, and one year of internet data, among other items.
– Consolation prizes will be awarded to other participants.
Application Process:
– Interested candidates should access the application page
– Essays must be written in English and reflect original thought.
– Each participant is limited to one entry.
– Entries must be endorsed by an accredited school official, parent, or legal guardian.
– Deadline for submissions is April 12, 2024.
Submission Guidelines:
– All submissions must be in PDF format and include the student’s name, home and school addresses, email address, and contact phone number.
– Double entries will result in automatic disqualification.
– Submissions must be received by March 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.
Notification of Winners:
– Successful students and schools will be contacted in the second quarter of the year.
– Updates on winners will be announced on @nercng social media platforms.
The SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition offers a unique opportunity for Nigerian students to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills. By addressing the theme of online child protection, participants contribute to building a safer and more secure digital environment for all. We encourage eligible students to seize this opportunity and showcase their talent and ingenuity.
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