The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day strike warning to the Federal Government, urging resolution of longstanding issues that have persisted since 2009. In a statement released on Wednesday, ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke emphasized the need to finalize the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement, referencing the Nimi Briggs Committee’s Draft Agreement from 2021.

The union is also calling for the release of salaries that have been withheld due to the 2022 strike and expressed dissatisfaction with the government's perceived lack of commitment and use of delay tactics. ASUU highlighted that these ongoing issues are contributing to a crisis within the public university system.

In light of these concerns, ASUU has decided to grant the Nigerian Government an additional 14 days, following a previous 21-day notice, starting from Monday, September 23, 2024, to adequately address all outstanding matters to the satisfaction of its members. The union cautioned that it should not be held accountable for any industrial unrest that may arise from the government's failure to act on this new opportunity to avert a potential crisis.

Furthermore, ASUU is demanding the release of unpaid salaries for staff on sabbatical, part-time, and adjunct appointments affected by the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), as well as the payment of outstanding third-party deductions, including check-off dues and cooperative contributions. The union is also seeking funding for the revitalization of public universities, as outlined in the 2023 Federal Government Budget, along with the payment of Earned Academic Allowances mentioned in the same budget.

Additional issues raised include the excessive proliferation of universities by both Federal and State Governments, the implementation of visitation panel reports, the reversal of the unlawful dissolution of Governing Councils, and the adoption of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution as a replacement for IPPIS.