In a notice shared via its official X handle on Tuesday, ASUU disclosed that the one-month window it granted authorities to address unresolved issues has elapsed without any meaningful progress. The planned action, the union said, will lead to the closure of all public universities nationwide “till further notice.”
At the heart of ASUU’s grievances are demands for improved remuneration, better working conditions, and concrete measures to stem the ongoing exodus of lecturers from Nigerian universities. The union insists that these reforms are essential to safeguard the quality and stability of the country’s tertiary education system.
The latest development follows a warning strike suspended earlier in the year, which was intended to give room for fresh negotiations. However, ASUU now accuses the government of selective implementation of previously signed agreements, particularly the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement.
Adding to the standoff, the union has rejected the federal government’s proposed 35 percent salary increase, describing it as inadequate and misaligned with current economic realities.
ASUU had earlier embarked on a two-week warning strike in October before pausing the action to allow for further dialogue. With talks still stalled and frustration mounting, the union appears poised for a comprehensive shutdown of academic activities unless a breakthrough is achieved before Friday.