ASUU Moves Toward Strike Action Over Partial Implementation Of 2025 Deal
ASUU Raises Alarm Over Broken Agreement with Government
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that it may embark on a fresh nationwide strike over what it described as the incomplete and inconsistent implementation of the December 2025 agreement reached with the Federal Government.
The warning followed deliberations at the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Modibbo Adama University, Yola, where leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of key provisions of the agreement.
ASUU said the continued delay in addressing outstanding issues risks undermining stability in Nigeria’s public universities.
Key Grievances Remain Unresolved
According to the union, several critical issues remain unresolved despite the agreement aimed at resolving long-standing disputes in the university system.
These include withheld salaries covering three and a half months, promotion arrears, salary shortfalls linked to the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), unremitted third-party deductions, and arrears of the 25–35 per cent wage award.
ASUU leadership argued that these unresolved matters have continued to deepen frustration among academic staff nationwide.
Warning of Possible Industrial Action
ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, cautioned that the union may be forced into industrial action if urgent steps are not taken to implement the agreement fully.
He appealed to stakeholders, including civil society groups and concerned Nigerians, to intervene and pressure the government to honour its commitments.
The union also scheduled an emergency NEC meeting in the coming weeks to reassess the situation and determine its next line of action.
Fragile Peace in University System at Risk
The latest dispute comes just months after a renegotiated agreement between ASUU and the Federal Government was widely described as a breakthrough in addressing the long-standing 2009 university crisis.
The deal, which took effect in early 2026, included salary adjustments, improved allowances, and pension reforms intended to stabilize the academic environment.
However, ASUU says implementation has been inconsistent across institutions, raising concerns over renewed disruption in the education sector.
