The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has concluded plans to begin a two-week nationwide warning strike on Monday, October 13, 2025, over the Federal Government’s alleged failure to address long-standing agreements with the union.
This development was contained in a memo titled “Strike Bulletin One” sent to all ASUU branches and obtained by First TV Online on Monday.
According to the document, the decision follows the expiration of a two-week ultimatum issued to the government to sign and implement the renegotiated 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement, among other unresolved issues.
ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, lamented that despite the ultimatum, the government had not taken any meaningful steps to resolve the matters.
“At the emergency NEC meeting held on September 28, 2025, the union resolved to give government 14 days to implement the renegotiated document transmitted since February 2025. With no visible action taken, the union will proceed on a two-week warning strike,” Piwuna stated.
He urged members to remain united and mobilized as the strike approaches, noting that the action aims to compel the government to fulfill its promises on university revitalisation, salary arrears, and improved working conditions.
“The struggle is to force government to sign and implement the renegotiated agreement and reposition our universities for global competitiveness,” Piwuna added.
ASUU listed unresolved issues such as the non-payment of 25–35% salary arrears, delays in promotion arrears, and the non-release of third-party deductions. The union also decried the government’s neglect of lecturers allegedly victimised in some universities.
Meanwhile, the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) has also issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over unfulfilled agreements.
In a communiqué signed by NAAT National President Ibeji Nwokoma, the union expressed frustration over stalled negotiations regarding the 2009 FGN/NAAT Agreement, unpaid allowances, and poor career progression for academic technologists.
NAAT warned that it would embark on its own industrial action if the government fails to meet its demands within the given period.
Both unions have accused the government of insincerity and delay tactics, warning that continued neglect could plunge the nation’s university system into another prolonged shutdown.
