Nigeria’s public universities face renewed disruption as the Academic Staff Union of Universities said it will convene an emergency National Executive Council meeting to weigh industrial action over stalled agreements with the Federal Government.
ASUU accused the government of failing to fully implement a December 2025 deal meant to end years of disputes with lecturers.
In a statement signed by President Christopher Piwuna, the union said frustration is mounting over unpaid entitlements and delays in agreed welfare packages.
The unresolved issues include withheld salaries for three-and-a-half months, promotion arrears, shortfalls under IPPIS, unremitted third-party deductions, and outstanding arrears from the 25-35% wage award.
“Our union’s doors remain open for working with government to realise all our demands,” Piwuna said. “At the same time, NEC directs an emergency meeting to be called in the next few weeks to review the situation and take appropriate action.”
The warning comes five months after ASUU and the government reached a deal that took effect January 1, 2026, including a 40% salary increase, improved pensions, and revised Earned Academic Allowances. ASUU says implementation has been inconsistent.
The union urged Nigerians and stakeholders to press both federal and state governments to honour the agreement and avert another shutdown.
Recurring ASUU strikes over funding, pay, and welfare have repeatedly derailed academic calendars in public universities, affecting millions of students.
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