The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has resumed its ultimatum to the Federal and State Governments over the non-payment of the Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Transport Allowance (CONTTA) and the failure to implement key provisions of the 2026 renegotiated agreement with the Federal Government.

The union has also threatened to embark on a three-day nationwide warning strike from Monday, November 16, to Wednesday, November 18, 2026, if its outstanding demands are not addressed by the relevant authorities.

The decision was reached at the meeting of the union’s General Executive Council (GEC) held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following deliberations on the prolonged delay in implementing the agreement.

In a statement signed by its National Secretary, Comrade Nura Shehu Gaya, FCALMNIM, SSANIP said the decision became necessary following continued delays despite repeated assurances from the Federal Government.

A major concern raised by the union is the non-payment of CONTTA and the outstanding arrears owed to its members.

SSANIP recalled that the Minister of Education had repeatedly assured stakeholders that funds for the payment had been released and domiciled in the accounts of the various institutions.

According to the union’s South-West Zonal Coordinator and National Vice-President, Chief Ayo Bankole, the assurance was reiterated during the unveiling of the 2026 agreement on October 13, 2026, and the inauguration of the Implementation and Monitoring Committee on October 14, 2026.

However, the union expressed disappointment that several weeks after the assurances, many of its members were yet to receive the expected payments.

Bankole, speaking on behalf of the union, also expressed concern over the non-implementation of other provisions of the 2026 agreement, particularly the proposed movement of eligible non-teaching staff to CONTEDISS 15.

He said the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) had yet to issue clear and adequate implementation directives to polytechnic managements to ensure uniform application of the provision.

The union therefore called on the NBTE to urgently communicate the relevant provisions of the agreement to polytechnic managements to promote clarity, uniformity and timely implementation.

Meanwhile, the South-West zone of SSANIP is expected to play a significant role in mobilising and coordinating members as the union prepares for the proposed industrial action.

The zone is led by Chief Ayo Bankole, the South-West Zonal Coordinator and National Vice-President of SSANIP, who is expected to work with other zonal coordinators, chapter chairmen and branch executives to ensure effective communication and mobilisation of members across the region.

According to the resolutions of the GEC, the earlier ultimatum issued to the Federal and State Governments, which was temporarily suspended, has now been formally resumed with effect from Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

The union resolved that if its outstanding demands remain unaddressed, members would embark on a three-day nationwide warning strike from November 16 to 18, 2026.

SSANIP further gave the governments a final window between November 19 and 24, 2026, to resolve the outstanding issues, particularly the payment of CONTTA and implementation of other provisions of the 2026 agreement.

It warned that failure to achieve a meaningful resolution within the period would result in an indefinite nationwide strike.

Beyond the warning strike, the union announced plans for a nationwide mass protest on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

The protest is expected to feature coordinated convergence points at the NBTE Abuja Liaison Office, the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Assembly.

Consequently, SSANIP directed all its zonal coordinators, chapter chairmen and branch executives to commence immediate mobilisation of members ahead of the planned action.

The union maintained that the payment of CONTTA and implementation of other provisions of the 2026 agreement were legitimate entitlements arising from a duly negotiated and signed agreement, stressing that they should not be treated as discretionary benefits.

It particularly expressed concern over what it described as a gap between official assurances regarding the availability of funds and the actual receipt of the money by eligible beneficiaries.

The association therefore urged the Federal and State Governments to take immediate steps to fulfil their obligations under the agreement.

It also called on the NBTE to provide the necessary implementation directives to polytechnic managements, particularly regarding the transition of eligible non-teaching staff to CONTEDISS 15.

Despite the planned industrial actions, SSANIP said it remained committed to constructive engagement and the promotion of industrial harmony.

The union, however, stressed that continued assurances without concrete action were no longer acceptable, adding that the responsibility for averting the impending industrial action rested with the relevant authorities.

The association concluded its position with a firm declaration: “The time for assurances is over; the time for payment and implementation is now!”

“Solidarity Forever! Aluta Continua!”