The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week warning strike, directing lecturers across Nigeria to withdraw their services effective from 12 midnight on Sunday.
The union described the period as a crucial window for the federal government to conclude ongoing negotiations with it.
ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, announced the strike during a press conference held at the union’s national secretariat at the University of Abuja.
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Piwuna accused the government of insincerity in the negotiation process, stressing that the union’s demands had yet to be fully addressed.
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“It has become necessary for us to declare this warning strike to compel the government to engage meaningfully with our demands,” Piwuna said.
“We hope that this action will serve as a wake-up call to the authorities and prompt a swift resolution to the issues at hand.”
The union’s statement emphasized that the strike is intended as a warning and not a full-scale industrial action, giving the government an opportunity to act before the situation escalates.
Piwuna also urged members to comply strictly with the directives, ensuring that all universities observe the strike uniformly.
The strike comes amid prolonged negotiations between ASUU and the federal government over issues including academic salaries, funding for university infrastructure, and improved working conditions for lecturers.
Past disputes have seen similar actions by the union, often disrupting academic calendars and causing anxiety among students and parents alike.
“This strike is not against the students; it is aimed at ensuring the sustainability and quality of Nigeria’s university system,” Piwuna noted.
“We remain open to dialogue, but our patience has limits when promises remain unfulfilled.”
