The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a warning of a potential nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of failing to fulfill longstanding agreements on the revitalisation and adequate funding of Nigeria’s public universities
Speaking at a press conference at the University of Jos on Thursday, ASUU President Christopher Piwuna said lecturers have endured over two years of broken promises and government delay tactics.
Piwuna highlighted unresolved issues including the renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement, unpaid salary arrears, withheld promotions, and the welfare of retired lecturers.
“The general public should note that ASUU has written multiple letters to the FGN urging an amicable resolution to this crisis. Sadly, the government has consistently ignored our appeals,” he said.
He added, “It is the FGN’s inaction that repeatedly pushes our union toward strike action. ASUU may have no other choice but to take action to compel the government to address our demands.”
Piwuna also rejected the government’s proposed tertiary institutions staff support fund loan scheme, calling it a “trap.”
“Our members do not need loans; we need the implementation of agreements that will improve our purchasing power. The government still owes us three months’ salaries, yet they expect us to borrow money,” he said.
ASUU criticised the rapid proliferation of universities without sustainable funding, warning that it has led to declining standards and poor global rankings. On pensions, the union noted that professors who have served over 40 years now receive as little as ₦150,000 monthly despite rising inflation and living costs.
The union said it will await the outcome of a government meeting scheduled for August 28 before deciding its next course of action. In the meantime, it announced that members will stage rallies across campuses next week to voice their frustrations.
“Time is running out. We cannot continue to wait endlessly while the future of Nigerian universities is destroyed,” Piwuna warned.
With this latest statement, fears are mounting that another ASUU strike may be imminent, threatening further disruption to Nigeria’s fragile education system.
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