ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced a nationwide indefinite strike due to the Federal Government’s failure to pay June 2025 salaries to its members. The strike, which is in line with ASUU’s “No Pay, No Work” policy, was triggered by the government’s inability to meet the union’s demands despite several meetings and interventions.
The Federal Government’s delay in paying June salaries has sparked widespread discontent among university lecturers, with ASUU accusing the government of neglecting the welfare of its members. The union had warned the government that failure to pay salaries would lead to a nationwide strike.
ASUU is demanding the immediate payment of June salaries, as well as the release of outstanding Earned Academic Allowance (EAA). The union claims that the government has only disbursed ₦40 billion out of the ₦50 billion EAA approved for university lecturers, leaving a balance of ₦10 billion.
The strike is expected to disrupt academic activities across Nigerian universities, with students and parents likely to be affected. Branches of ASUU at the University of Jos and University of Abuja have already commenced the strike, with lecturers abstaining from lectures and meetings.
ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) had resolved that members should withdraw their services if salaries are not paid within three days of a new month. The union’s President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, blames the Office of the Accountant General for deliberately delaying salary payments, despite a functional payment platform.
The Federal Government has yet to respond to ASUU’s demands, but the union’s position remains firm. ASUU is determined to ensure that its members receive their salaries and allowances, and will continue to press for their demands until they are met.
