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ASUU Launches Two-Week Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

10/14/2025

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Summary

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) began a two-week warning strike on October 13, 2025, over salary arrears, funding, and renegotiation of the 2009 agreement.
ASUU President Chris Piwuna says the strike follows an expired 14-day ultimatum and targets unfulfilled promises.
The Federal Government, led by Education Minister Tunji Alausa, says negotiations have progressed and warns of a "no work, no pay" policy if the strike continues.

History

Historical Context

In 2009, the Nigerian government signed a crucial agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to enhance university funding by 25% over five years. However, unfulfilled commitments have led to a recent strike by ASUU, echoing past tensions from the 1988 ASUU strike against structural adjustments, which highlighted ongoing struggles for adequate educational resources and faculty support in Nigeria.

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Story summary

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) began a two-week warning strike on October 13, 2025, over salary arrears, funding, and renegotiation of the 2009 agreement.
ASUU President Chris Piwuna says the strike follows an expired 14-day ultimatum and targets unfulfilled promises.
The Federal Government, led by Education Minister Tunji Alausa, says negotiations have progressed and warns of a "no work, no pay" policy if the strike continues.

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