Nationwide Strike: ASUU Defies FG's Threats as Lecturers Embark on Two-Week Warning Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced a two-week warning strike, defying threats by the Federal Government to invoke the "no work, no pay" policy. The strike, which began on October 13, has brought academic activities to a halt in many federal universities across the country. Despite the government's warning, ASUU has reaffirmed its resolve to press home its demands, including the conclusion of the renegotiated 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, release of withheld salaries, revitalisation funding for public universities, payment of promotion arrears, and settlement of outstanding salary differentials.

Key Takeaways:

• ASUU has refused to back down on its demands, despite the government's threat to invoke the "no work, no pay" policy.
• The strike has affected over 30 federal universities, with many institutions joining the nationwide strike.
• The government has warned that it will no longer condone disruptions to the academic calendar, but ASUU has maintained that its strike is a legitimate response to years of neglect and unfulfilled promises.
• The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the government's threat, saying it will not resolve the crisis in public tertiary institutions.
• Lecturers in some universities, such as the University of Ibadan and Obafemi Awolowo University, have confirmed full compliance with the strike directive.

Statistics:

• Over 30 federal universities have joined the nationwide strike.
• ASUU has maintained that its demands have not been met, despite the government's claims that most of its demands have been addressed.
• The strike has brought academic activities to a halt in many institutions.
• The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the government's threat, saying it will not help resolve the crisis.

Sources:

• Vanguard Newspaper, 13 October 2025.
• ASUU Press Release, 12 October 2025.
• NLC Press Release, 14 October 2025.