STRIKE UPDATE: ASUU Confirms Ongoing Talks with FG, Commends Members’ Unity (Read Press Statement)

 

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed that negotiations with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) have resumed following the union’s 14-day ultimatum and the subsequent nationwide warning strike.

In a statement signed by ASUU President, Dr. Christopher Piwuna, the union disclosed that the government’s Renegotiation Team, led by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, has presented documented responses and offers addressing some of ASUU’s long-standing demands under the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement.

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The statement, issued after a meeting of the National Strike Coordinating Committee (NSCC) held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, noted that progress had been recorded in several areas. These include the release of third-party deductions, payment of promotion arrears, mainstreaming of Earned Academic Allowances (EAA), and steps taken on the confiscation of UNIABUJA land as well as cases of victimization involving members at Kogi State University (KSU), Lagos State University (LASU), and the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).

ASUU also confirmed that relevant Senate Committees have engaged with the union’s leadership to facilitate resolutions to the ongoing impasse. The union emphasized that discussions are continuing based on the principles of collective bargaining to finalize the renegotiated 2009 agreement.

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While commending members for their resilience and steadfastness, ASUU urged all branches to remain united and disciplined as the talks continue. It reminded members that official updates should be obtained only through their branch chairpersons and warned against misinformation.

Reaffirming its commitment to solidarity, the union concluded with its familiar rallying call:

“United we bargain, divided we beg!”

Read Full Press Statement Below: 

ASUU National Strike Coordinating Committee (NSCC) Communiqué

To: All ASUU Members

Dear Comrades,

Fraternal greetings from the National Strike Coordinating Committee (NSCC).

Recall that a 14-Day Ultimatum was given to the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) for the conclusion and implementation of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement as well as addressing other demands of our union. The failure of government to satisfactorily attend to these demands caused the activation of the ongoing Warning Strike.

The government, through its agents, has returned to the negotiation table. Some notable Nigerians have also been involved in finding lasting solutions to the impasse.

The National Strike Coordinating Committee (NSCC) met on Saturday, 18th October, 2025, at the National Secretariat to review developments around the ongoing action and concluded that:

1. Our members nationwide have been resolute in the implementation of the NEC's resolution of 28th September, 2025, in respect of the warning strike.

2. Government's Renegotiation Team, led by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, has come to the negotiation table with documented response to our demands and made some offers to the Union.

3. Attention of relevant Senate Committees has been drawn to our demands, and they have met with our Union's leadership and some decisions have been reached.

4. Progress is being recorded in certain areas such as the release of third-party deductions, arrears of promotions, mainstreaming of EAA, confiscation of UNIABUJA land, and victimization of our members in KSU, LASU and FUTO.

5. Engagements are continuing on all elements of the draft renegotiated 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement guided by the principles of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

6. We commend the resilience and courage of our members in various branches, but we should remain united and steadfast in the few days ahead.

7. The Branch Chairperson remains the ONLY reliable source of information at all times; so attend your branch Congress meetings promptly.

United we bargain, divided we beg!
Solidarity forever!

Christopher Piwuna
President
19th October, 2025