The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has faulted the Federal and state governments over the continued non-payment of three-and-a-half months’ salaries withheld from university lecturers and the uneven implementation of the December 2025 agreement with the union.
« The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has faulted the Federal and state governments over the continued non-payment of three-and-a-half months’ salaries withheld from university lecturers and the uneven implementation of the December 2025 agreement with the union. »
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has faulted the Federal and state governments over the continued non-payment of three-and-a-half months’ salaries withheld from university lecturers and the uneven implementation of the December 2025 agreement with the union.
« The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has faulted the Federal and state governments over the continued non-payment of three-and-a-half months’ salaries withheld from university lecturers and the uneven implementation of the December 2025 agreement with the union. »
ASUU said some key provisions of the Agreement remain outstanding and require urgent attention
« “While we acknowledge the government’s commitment to industrial harmony and dialogue, we wish to note that some key provisions of the Agreement remain outstanding and require urgent attention,” the statement said. »
ASUU said critical components of the agreement remained unimplemented
« While acknowledging the state government’s previous efforts at dialogue, ASUU said critical components of the agreement remained unimplemented and required urgent attention. »
ASUU warned that it would explore all lawful measures to protect the welfare and interests of its members if the state government fails to address the outstanding issues by September 28, 2026
« The union warned that it would explore all lawful measures to protect the welfare and interests of its members if the state government fails to address the outstanding issues by September 28, 2026. »
ASUU gives final strike notice to Taraba govt
« The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Taraba State University, TSU, Jalingo Branch, has issued a final 14-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Government to implement outstanding provisions of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement or face industrial action. »
“But, should reasons fail to prevail, ASUU shall not hesitate to further challenge the absurdity at UNIOSUN before it gains a notorious national currency,” ASUU stressed.
« “But, should reasons fail to prevail, ASUU shall not hesitate to further challenge the absurdity at UNIOSUN before it gains a notorious national currency,” ASUU stressed. »
ASUU vowed to challenge the development if dialogue fails, stressing that UNIOSUN, established by license from the National Universities Commission, must be protected from disruptive interference and intrigues.
« ASUU vowed to challenge the development if dialogue fails, stressing that UNIOSUN, established by license from the National Universities Commission, must be protected from disruptive interference and intrigues. »
ASUU stated, adding that Osun has now become “a bad example for governors who may wish to put political expediency over and above legal and ethical standards.”
« ASUU stated, adding that Osun has now become “a bad example for governors who may wish to put political expediency over and above legal and ethical standards.” »
The union further criticised Governor Adeleke, saying the hurried amendment when the incumbent’s tenure was about to end was “antithetical to democratic norms” and showed disrespect for the rule of law.
« The union further criticised Governor Adeleke, saying the hurried amendment when the incumbent’s tenure was about to end was “antithetical to democratic norms” and showed disrespect for the rule of law. »
“His decision to accept the tenure elongation, following the so-called consultation, is unacceptable. It negates our union’s principles and core values,” the statement read.
« “His decision to accept the tenure elongation, following the so-called consultation, is unacceptable. It negates our union’s principles and core values,” the statement read. »
ASUU also faulted Prof. Adebooye for accepting the extension, urging him to rethink the matter before his first five-year tenure ends in January 2027.
« ASUU also faulted Prof. Adebooye for accepting the extension, urging him to rethink the matter before his first five-year tenure ends in January 2027. »
ASUU warned that the extension at UNIOSUN may have “reignited this unhealthy atmosphere” and could breed sycophancy and division in the university.
« ASUU warned that the extension at UNIOSUN may have “reignited this unhealthy atmosphere” and could breed sycophancy and division in the university. »
ASUU said: 'By importing a two-year extension into the UNIOSUN Law, through a hurriedly packaged amendment to serve his purpose, the State Governor has set a bad precedent that could undo the gains of the Universities Miscellaneous Act in Nigeria,'
« “By importing a two-year extension into the UNIOSUN Law, through a hurriedly packaged amendment to serve his purpose, the State Governor has set a bad precedent that could undo the gains of the Universities Miscellaneous Act in Nigeria,” ASUU said. »
ASUU... said the Union is disappointed in both Governor Adeleke and the VC, Professor Clement Adebooye, over the decision.
« ASUU, in a statement signed by its President, Professor Christopher Piwuna, after its National Executive Committee meeting, said the Union is disappointed in both Governor Adeleke and the VC, Professor Clement Adebooye, over the decision. »
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has again described the tenure extension granted by Governor Ademola Adeleke to the vice-chancellor of the state university as setting a bad precedent for other state governors of the federation.
« The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has again described the tenure extension granted by Governor Ademola Adeleke to the vice-chancellor of the state university as setting a bad precedent for other state governors of the federation. »
it therefore urged the university authorities and Visitor, President Bola Tinubu, to urgently address the situation by ensuring the full payment of the August 2026 salary
« It therefore urged the university authorities and Visitor, President Bola Tinubu, to urgently address the situation by ensuring the full payment of the August 2026 salary to its members »
the association said it had resolved to withdraw its services in compliance with the standing “Resolution of ASUU National Executive Council” on non-payment of salaries
« the association said it had resolved to withdraw its services in compliance with the standing “Resolution of ASUU National Executive Council” on non-payment of salaries »
ASUU has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the federal and state governments fail to address outstanding issues
« ASUU has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the federal and state governments fail to address outstanding issues concerning the implementation of agreements reached with the union in 2026 »
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has commenced an indefinite strike at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, over the non-payment of the full August 2026 salary
« The Academic Staff Union of Universities has commenced an indefinite strike at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, over the non-payment of the full August 2026 salary »
The Kaduna State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities says it is ready for immediate negotiations with the Kaduna State Government to resolve the lingering issues threatening industrial harmony at the institution.
« The Kaduna State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities says it is ready for immediate negotiations with the Kaduna State Government to resolve the lingering issues threatening industrial harmony at the institution. »
ASUU itself stopped the policy of participating or deploying members as a union to election duties
« ASUU itself stopped the policy of participating or deploying members as a union to election duties after finding the general election structure flawed. »