BREAKING: ASUU Declares Two‑Week Strike Across Public Universities!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially declared a comprehensive two‑week warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria. The industrial action is set to commence midnight, Monday, October 13, 2025, unless the Federal Government meets the union’s longstanding demands. [1]

Why ASUU Took This Step

• ASUU had earlier issued a 14‑day ultimatum to the government after months of unresolved demands. [2]
• When the government failed to respond satisfactorily, the union determined that a warning strike was necessary to pressure action. [1]
• The strike is intended to push the government to address issues such as:
  • Renegotiation and implementation of the 2009 ASUU‑FGN agreement [2]
  • Payment of outstanding 25–35% salary arrears [3]
  • Resolution of promotion arrears spanning several years [3]
  • Settlement of third‑party deductions and better funding for university revitalization [2]

What to Expect

• Most public universities are expected to suspend academic activities for the duration of the strike.
• Lecturers are being mobilized across branches to comply with the strike mandate.
• Lecturers are being mobilized across branches to comply with the strike mandate. [4]
• After the two weeks, if government fails to meet or significantly address their demands, ASUU may escalate to a total and indefinite strike. [5]

Why It Matters

• The looming shutdown will disrupt the academic calendar, delay graduations, and affect students nationwide.
• It underscores continuing tension between university staff and government over education funding and governance.
• The strike may test government resolve and capacity to negotiate under pressure—and could trigger broader public pushback from students and parents.

Citations:

1. Nigerian News Today: www.nigerianeye.com/2025/10/asuu-vows-to-launch-two-week-warning.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/asuu-issues-14-day-ultimatum-to-fg-threatens-strike-over-unmet-demands/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. The Nation Newspaper: thenationonlineng.net/asuu-issues-14-day-ultimatum-to-fg-over-demands/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. allAfrica.com: allafrica.com/stories/202510060226.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5. TheCable: www.thecable.ng/asuu-issues-pre-strike-notice-to-fg-over-unmet-demands/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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