Juliet Jacob 
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a one-week ultimatum, warning that it will embark on a nationwide strike if longstanding demands remain unmet.
In a statement on Tuesday, ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna said a two-week warning strike would begin on October 14, 2025, should the government fail to address key issues outlined in the union’s renegotiated agreement submitted in February 2025.
“After reviewing referendum results across branches, the National Executive Council has resolved to give the government fourteen days to act. If nothing changes, we will proceed with the warning strike, and further action may follow,” Piwuna said.
The union accuses the government of ignoring repeated communications sent to officials, including the Minister of Labour and Employment, Maigari Dingyadi.
ASUU has begun mobilising members nationwide, urging strict adherence to branch directives and active participation in congress meetings.
“Unity and collective resolve remain crucial to improving our welfare and repositioning Nigeria’s universities for global competitiveness,” Piwuna added.
The looming industrial action has sparked anxiety among students and parents, many of whom fear a repeat of previous strikes that paralysed public universities for months.
As tension rises, calls are mounting for the government to intervene swiftly and avert another major disruption to Nigeria’s higher education system.
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