The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has set a 4-day deadline for the Federal Governmentto pay outstanding salaries to university lecturers. Failure to comply, ASUU warns, may trigger renewed strike actions across Nigeria’s public universities.
ASUU has repeatedly engaged the Federal Government over unpaid salaries and other benefits owed to university staff. The union, known for mobilizing lecturers nationwide, emphasized that the delay in payment has continued to disrupt academic activities, affecting students and the education sector.
Current Situation:
ASUU’s letter to the Federal Government explicitly sets a four-day window for clearing all salary arrears.
The union highlighted the negative impact on teaching and learning due to prolonged delays.
Universities across the country may face temporary closures if the government fails to meet the demand.
Union Perspective:
ASUU spokesperson, [ Professor Chris Piwuna ], stressed:
“Our patience has limits. We urge the Federal Government to act immediately to avoid disrupting academic calendars further.”
Call to Action:
With the four day deadline in effect, students, parents, and education stakeholders are watching closely as ASUU and the Federal Government navigate this critical salary dispute. The coming days will determine whether the nation’s universities remain open or face a fresh strike.
