Wike Challenges ASUU's Land Claims Amid Strike Threat

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), responded to the University of Abuja chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) regarding their threat to shut down the institution. ASUU's chairman, Sylvanus Ugoh, accused Wike of allocating university land in Giri District to private individuals despite a court order issued by Justice F.E.

Mesiri of the Maitama High Court on August 18, 2026, which barred Wike from interfering with the land. ASUU alleged that portions of the land were still allocated to private interests on September 26, 2026, despite the injunction.

The union emphasized the importance of the land for future expansion and development of facilities. In a media parley, Wike questioned ASUU's authority to challenge land allocations, asserting that land administration is the responsibility of the FCT Administration.

He dismissed the strike threat as blackmail and stated that the FCTA would defend its land allocations if ASUU pursued legal action.