ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike, Accuses Minister of Lies
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned that a strike may be imminent.
The union claims the Federal Government has not fulfilled crucial agreements and accused the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Maruf Alausa, of attempting to mislead the public regarding the situation.
Communicating through its University of Jos branch on Tuesday, the union stated that the Minister has been making “misleading statements” rather than addressing the issues concerning lecturers.
ASUU reminded everyone that it provided the government a four-week notice on October 22, 2025, to resolve pending demands. However, halfway through the ultimatum, the union reports that “not much progress has been made.”
The statement, signed by the branch chairperson, Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus, indicated that staff are still awaiting overdue salaries, wage award arrears, and other benefits.
“As we prepare for our National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 8–9, we anticipate that outstanding entitlements such as the 3.5 months of withheld salaries, 25/35 percent wage award arrears, promotion arrears, and unpaid salaries for some members will have been settled by now. Instead, all we receive are press releases from the Honourable Minister of Education. What we require are credit alerts, not misleading statements,” the statement said.
ASUU also insisted that the N50 billion revitalization fund announced by the government has not been allocated to any institutions.
The union dismissed the Minister’s assertion that ₦2.3 billion was distributed to resolve salary and promotion arrears in federal universities, labeling the statement as “false and embarrassing.” It argued that this amount “could scarcely cover three universities,” requesting an explanation from the Minister regarding who actually received the funds.
It further criticized Dr. Alausa for what it termed “inconsistent and contradictory statements,” urging him to engage stakeholders authentically and refrain from issuing “empty rhetoric.”
ASUU also questioned the involvement of the Minister of State for Education, stating she should possess a better understanding of university matters and demonstrate greater commitment.
The union called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and appoint someone with a more profound comprehension of the university system if he genuinely wishes to resolve years of industrial conflicts.
“If President Tinubu genuinely hopes to be remembered for ending the prolonged dispute with university unions, he ought to appoint someone who is well-informed about the challenges facing higher education,” the union remarked.
ASUU urged students, parents, and the public to pressure the government to take action before the ultimatum lapses on November 21, 2025.
It emphasized that the previous strike was suspended in good faith and warned it would not hesitate to close universities again if the promises are not fulfilled.
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