The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to address lingering issues affecting public universities.
The union’s decision followed a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Abuja.
ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the resolution in a statement he personally signed and made available to reporters in Abuja.
“At the National Executive Council meeting held at the University of Abuja on the 28th of September, 2025, the Union decried the neglect of the University system and the government’s consistent refusal to heed to its demands.
“Accordingly, ASUU has given the Federal Government of Nigeria an Ultimatum of fourteen (14) days within which to address these issues. If at the end of the fourteen-day ultimatum, the Federal Government fails to address these issues, the Union may have no option but to, first, embark on a two-week warning strike and thereafter, a total and indefinite strike.”
The Federal Ministry of Education had earlier set up a committee led by the Permanent Secretary, Abel Enitan, to review ASUU’s proposals. But as of the time of filing this report, no official decision has been made public.
ASUU’s demands include the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement, revitalisation of universities, payment of outstanding salary arrears, and a sustainable funding framework for the tertiary education system.
