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Nigeria’s university classrooms have gone quiet once again. On Sunday, October 12, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) officially declared a two-week warning strike, effective Monday, October 13, following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government.
Why the Strike?
ASUU says the action is a response to the government’s failure to:
- Conclude the renegotiated 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement
- Release withheld salaries from previous strikes
- Fund the revitalization of public universities
- Address Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) and other welfare issues
ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna stated that all efforts to engage the government yielded no tangible results, forcing the union to act. He emphasized that the strike is aimed at compelling the government to honor its commitments.
FG’s Reaction: “No Work, No Pay”
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has warned that the “No Work, No Pay” policy will be enforced. He insists that the government has shown goodwill, citing the release of ₦50 billion for allowances and ₦150 billion budgeted for university revitalization
Will this strike finally push the government to act—or deepen the divide between policy and education?
👉 Share your thoughts in the comments. Are you a student, lecturer, or parent affected by this strike?
