The Federal Government on Sunday night warned that it would enforce the no-work-no-pay policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) if the union proceeds with its planned strike.
In a statement signed by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, the government accused ASUU of failing to cooperate despite multiple efforts to prevent the strike action.
“The Ministers further stressed that the government has continued to prioritise the welfare of university staff and the stability of the academic calendar under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” the statement read.
According to the ministry, dialogue remains the most effective and sustainable approach to resolving disputes, and the government remains open to engagement at all levels to prevent unnecessary disruption in the education sector.
However, the government emphasised that the no-work-no-pay policy remains an existing labour law in Nigeria and will be applied if academic activities are halted.
The statement added that while the government continues to demonstrate goodwill and flexibility, it will not neglect its responsibility to ensure fairness and accountability in the use of public funds.
The Federal Government reassured students, parents, and the general public of its commitment to maintaining industrial harmony in the tertiary education system.
The statement also appealed to all academic unions to embrace dialogue and partnership rather than confrontation, noting that the government’s education reform agenda aims to improve teaching and research conditions, strengthen university governance, and foster innovation and productivity within the academic community.
Meanwhile, ASUU on Sunday declared a total and comprehensive warning strike starting Monday, October 13.
The union’s demands include the conclusion of the renegotiated 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, payment of withheld three and a half months’ salaries, sustainable and revitalised funding for public universities, and an end to the alleged victimisation of lecturers at Lagos State University (LASU), Prince Abubakar Audu University, and the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).
Other demands include payment of outstanding 25–35% salary arrears, settlement of promotion arrears spanning over four years, and release of withheld third-party deductions such as cooperative contributions and union check-off dues.
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