ASUU Suspends Warning Strike, Gives FG One Month To Address Demands

ASUU Suspends Warning Strike, Issues One-Month Ultimatum to Federal Government

In a pivotal move that could shape the future of Nigeria’s public university system, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially suspended its two-week warning strike, which began on October 13, 2025.

The decision was announced by ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, following an emergency meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) held in Abuja.

The suspension comes after renewed assurances from the Federal Government and the National Assembly to address the union’s longstanding demands.

ASUU stated that it received commitments from the government through the Yayale Ahmed-led committee and interventions by key legislative figures, including the Deputy Senate President and relevant Senate Committees. These engagements, according to ASUU, signaled a willingness to resolve the issues that have plagued Nigeria’s tertiary education sector for years.

ASUU’s demands include the payment of withheld salaries, release of earned academic allowances, revitalization funds for public universities, and the resolution of promotion arrears.

The union also seeks the release of third-party deductions and an end to what it describes as the victimization of its members. These issues stem from the 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement, which ASUU claims has been largely ignored by successive administrations.

While the strike has been suspended, ASUU has issued a stern warning: the Federal Government has one month to fulfill its promises. Failure to do so will result in the resumption of industrial action without further notice. This ultimatum underscores the union’s frustration with repeated delays and perceived insincerity in negotiations.

The suspension of the strike offers temporary relief to students and academic institutions across the country.

However, the underlying tensions remain unresolved, and the next few weeks will be critical in determining whether the government can meet ASUU’s expectations and prevent a full-blown strike that could once again paralyze Nigeria’s university system.

 

 

As the countdown begins, stakeholders in the education sector are watching closely, hopeful that this latest truce will lead to lasting reforms and a more stable academic calendar.