The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will today, Monday, commence a two-week warning strike following the expiration of its ultimatum to the Federal Government on Sunday.
The decision was announced by the National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing at the University of Abuja on Sunday. According to him, the strike became necessary after the government failed to meet key demands bordering on funding for universities, welfare of lecturers, and the full implementation of previous agreements reached with the union.
This development marks a fresh round of industrial action barely months after renewed negotiations between ASUU and the Federal Government aimed at avoiding another disruption in academic activities.
Speaking earlier on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, had revealed that the government was in the final phase of discussions with ASUU and other tertiary institution unions to address the lingering issues. He assured that the Tinubu administration remained committed to improving the education sector and ensuring lasting industrial peace in universities.
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Alausa further stated that significant progress had been made, including the release of ₦50 billion for the payment of Earned Academic Allowances. He also disclosed that another ₦150 billion had been earmarked in the 2025 budget for university needs assessment projects, to be disbursed in three phases.
Despite these assurances, ASUU insists that the government’s proposals fall short of its expectations, accusing authorities of insincerity and neglecting critical aspects of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement.
The union’s decision to proceed with the warning strike has raised fears of another prolonged shutdown of public universities, with students and parents anxiously awaiting further developments in the ongoing standoff.
