The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of a possible nationwide industrial action following what it described as the Federal Government’s slow and inconsistent implementation of the 2025 agreement signed with the union.
Speaking after its National Executive Council meeting held at Modibbo Adama University, Yola, ASUU expressed dissatisfaction with the level of compliance with the December 2025 agreement, warning that the fragile peace in the nation’s public universities could collapse if urgent steps are not taken.
The union accused the Federal Government of failing to inaugurate the Implementation Monitoring Committee established to oversee the execution of the agreement, resulting in what it termed “distorted and uncoordinated” implementation across federal and state universities.
ASUU said several welfare-related issues affecting lecturers remain unresolved, including arrears of allowances, promotion benefits, withheld salaries from the 2022 strike period, salary shortfalls linked to the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), and delayed pension harmonisation for retired academics.
The union also faulted recent education policy decisions by the Federal Government, including proposals relating to research funding, transnational education partnerships, and academic restructuring, insisting that such measures were introduced without adequate consultation with stakeholders.
ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, warned that growing frustration among lecturers could trigger fresh industrial action if the government fails to honour its commitments under the 2025 pact. He urged President Bola Tinubu and relevant authorities to urgently address outstanding issues to avoid disruption of academic activities nationwide.
The union maintained that it remains committed to dialogue but stressed that continued neglect of lecturers’ welfare and agreements could force it to take stronger actions in defence of its members and the Nigerian university system.
