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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, affected state governments and university authorities over the alleged poor implementation of the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement.
The union also directed its branches in 20 universities to prepare for industrial action if the outstanding issues are not resolved within the ultimatum period.
The affected institutions are Nasarawa State University, Keffi; Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai; University of Medical Sciences, Ondo; Gombe State University; Plateau State University, Bokkos; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba; Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa; Abia State University, Uturu; University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa; Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo; Kaduna State University; Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil; Northwest University, Kano; Enugu State University of Science and Technology; Imo State University; Niger Delta University; University of Africa, Toru-Orua; Bayelsa Medical University; and Taraba State University, Jalingo.
ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, said the union was dissatisfied with what it described as the “haphazard implementation” of the agreement and delays in releasing funds required to fully implement its provisions.
The union said its National Executive Council (NEC) acknowledged the signing of the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement as a major milestone but expressed concern over what it termed the Federal Government’s lackadaisical approach to releasing the necessary subvention.
ASUU warned that lecturers in the affected universities could commence strike action after the 14-day ultimatum expires if the outstanding matters remain unresolved.
The union added that an emergency NEC meeting would be convened at the end of August or early September to review developments and determine its next line of action.