The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week warning strike, accusing the federal government of failing to meet its commitments. The union says this is a final chance for the government to act before more serious action follows. Read full details on All Facts Newspaper.
… Union gives government final window to meet outstanding demands as university lecturers withdraw services nationwide.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially declared a two-week warning strike across Nigerian universities, following what it described as the federal government’s continued insincerity in honouring its promises and concluding ongoing negotiations with the union.
The decision, announced by ASUU President, Dr. Chris Piwuna, was made public during a press conference at the union’s headquarters, University of Abuja. He said the warning strike serves as a “final opportunity for the government to act responsibly” before the union considers more extensive industrial action.
Piwuna, who expressed deep frustration over the federal government’s alleged nonchalant attitude toward agreements reached in previous meetings, revealed that lecturers across Nigerian universities have been directed to withdraw their services effective midnight.
According to him, the union had exercised patience over the years despite repeated government failures to implement key aspects of their 2020 agreement, including issues surrounding funding for public universities, improved welfare, and revitalization funds.
He stated:
“This warning strike is not an end in itself but a wake-up call to those in power. We are giving the government a two-week window to conclude all pending negotiations. Failure to do so will leave us with no option but to escalate our actions.”
ASUU’s latest move has already begun to generate tension within the education sector, with students expressing concerns about a possible prolonged shutdown of universities if the impasse continues.
Education analysts have described the situation as a test of political will, urging both sides to prioritize dialogue over confrontation to prevent further disruption of the academic calendar.
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