The union’s demands include:
– Payment of Outstanding Salaries: ASUU is pushing for immediate payment of June 2025 salaries, which are overdue.
– Release of Earned Academic Allowances: The union is also demanding the release of the outstanding N10 billion from the N50 billion allocated for Earned Academic Allowances (EAA).
– Implementation of 2009 Agreement: ASUU cited the government’s failure to honor the 2009 agreement, which requires N200 billion annual commitment for five years to revitalize the education sector.
The strike has already begun, with universities such as the University of Jos and University of Abuja suspending academic activities. ASUU’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, described the strike as unavoidable, blaming persistent delays in salary payments and financial difficulties faced by members.
Impact on Students and Parents:
– Academic activities have been disrupted, affecting students across various universities.
– Parents and students are seeking ways to navigate the situation, with concerns about the impact on the academic calendar.
ASUU’s Position:
– The union maintains that the only way to resolve the current disruption is for the Federal Government to fulfill its obligations, particularly by ending salary delays and addressing unresolved financial commitments.
– ASUU has deployed strike monitoring teams to ensure compliance among members.
