The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government of Nigeria a 14-day ultimatum to address long-standing issues affecting the university system.
The decision was reached during ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the University of Abuja.
ASUU’s Warning to FG
In a statement signed by its National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, the union expressed frustration over the government’s neglect of the education sector and failure to meet its demands.
“ASUU has given the Federal Government fourteen (14) days to resolve these issues. If nothing is done, the union may first embark on a two-week warning strike before proceeding to a total and indefinite strike,” Piwuna warned.
FG’s Response So Far
The Federal Ministry of Education had earlier set up a committee led by Permanent Secretary Abel Enitan to review ASUU’s proposals. However, no official decision has been made public as of the time of this report.
ASUU’s Key Demands
The union’s demands remain consistent with past negotiations and include:
- Renegotiation of the 2009 ASUU-FG agreement
- Adequate revitalisation funds for Nigerian universities
- Settlement of outstanding salary arrears
- Establishment of a sustainable university funding model
What This Means for Nigerian Students
If the Federal Government fails to act within the given timeframe, students across Nigeria may once again face academic disruptions due to prolonged strikes—an issue that has historically crippled the country’s higher education system.
