Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over what it describes as the Federal Government’s selective implementation of agreements reached with the union.
The warning came in a statement issued by ASUU President, Professor Christopher Piwuna, at the conclusion of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at Taraba State University, Jalingo.
Prof. Piwuna expressed frustration over the government’s inconsistent approach to negotiations, cautioning that continued indecision could have “serious consequences for the education sector.”
The union also threatened the possibility of another nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to honour its commitments. “We hope that our expectations, and indeed those of Nigerians, for a quick and comprehensive resolution are not dashed,” the statement said.
ASUU criticised the government for allegedly undermining negotiations and misrepresenting the union’s positions. The union described partial payments of promotion arrears, dating back to 2017, and the release of third-party deductions as temporary confidence-boosting measures rather than solutions to core issues.
While some non-monetary aspects of the agreement have seen progress, ASUU insists that key issues, including salaries and conditions of service, remain unresolved.
The union’s statement underscores growing tensions between Nigerian university lecturers and the government, signalling the potential for further industrial action if demands are not met.