The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike, which started on October 13, 2025. The suspension followed a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in the early hours of Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the decision. He stressed that the suspension does not mean the union’s issues with the Federal Government are resolved. Instead, it gives room for further dialogue.
Why ASUU Went on Strike
The strike drew nationwide attention because of the union’s long-standing demands, which include:
- Payment of withheld salaries – over three months of unpaid wages owed to lecturers.
- Settlement of promotion arrears – dating back more than four years.
- Implementation of the 2009 agreement – covering university funding, staff welfare, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Release of revitalization funds – to improve public universities.
- Payment of third-party deductions – including cooperative and union dues.
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Ultimatum to the Federal Government
ASUU also issued a one-month ultimatum to the Federal Government. The union warned that if meaningful progress is not made on these issues, it could resume industrial action.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has backed ASUU’s position. Earlier, the NLC issued its own ultimatum in support of ASUU and other education-based unions, urging the government to meet their demands.
What Lies Ahead
For now, students and lecturers will return to classrooms. However, the union has made it clear that if the government fails to act, the strike could continue in a more prolonged form.
This latest development highlights the fragile state of Nigeria’s tertiary education system. Without urgent reforms, the cycle of strikes and disruptions may persist, affecting millions of students nationwide.
Credit: Allschool, Allcbt
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