ASUU Threatens Strike Over 2025 Agreement Delays

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a warning about a potential strike due to the Federal Government's failure to fully implement the December 2025 agreement. This announcement was made following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Modibbo Adama University in Yola on May 9-10, 2026.

ASUU President Chri Piwuna expressed dissatisfaction with the government's uncoordinated implementation of the agreement, which was signed in January 2026. The union criticized the government's lack of commitment to resolving outstanding issues, including salary arrears and the establishment of a monitoring committee.

ASUU also condemned the proposed National Research Council fund, stating it does not align with the 2025 agreement's provisions. The union has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and address these welfare concerns, warning that continued neglect could lead to increased tensions within the academic community ahead of the 2027 general elections.