ASUU Issues 14-Day Ultimatum to FG Over Unmet Seven-Point Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government (FG), demanding immediate action on its seven-point agenda to avert another strike in Nigerian universities.
In a statement released after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, ASUU accused the government of neglecting agreements reached in previous negotiations, warning that lecturers across public universities are running out of patience.
Among the key issues raised are:
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The full implementation of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) as a replacement for IPPIS.
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Settlement of outstanding Earned Academic Allowances (EAA).
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Review and renegotiation of the 2009 FG-ASUU agreement.
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Revitalisation of public universities through adequate funding.
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Payment of withheld salaries during the last strike.
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Better working conditions for academic staff.
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Autonomy and academic freedom for Nigerian universities.
ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, stressed that the union has been more than patient with the government but can no longer tolerate unfulfilled promises. He warned that if the FG fails to act within the 14-day window, the union would have no choice but to embark on fresh industrial action.
The development has reignited fears of another disruption in the academic calendar, leaving students and parents anxious about the future of higher education in Nigeria.
As the deadline approaches, Nigerians are watching closely to see if the government will meet ASUU’s demands or risk another nationwide shutdown of universities.
