The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the resumption of talks with the Federal Government concerning the longstanding 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement and other asuu-nationwide-rally-demand-action/” title=”… Mobilizes Nationwide Rally Urging Immediate Action on Their Demands”>unresolved issues, following more than nine days of a warning strike.
According to a Strike Bulletin obtained by LEADERSHIP on Sunday and signed by ASUU President Comrade Christopher Piwuna, the Federal Government’s Renegotiation Team, headed by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, has re-engaged with the union, presenting formal responses and proposals aimed at resolving the contentious matters.
ASUU’s National Strike Coordinating Committee (NSCC) convened on Saturday, 18 October 2025, to evaluate the current status of the industrial action and the progress made since the strike warning was issued.
The bulletin highlights, “The government, through its representatives, has returned to the negotiation table. Additionally, prominent Nigerians have been involved in efforts to find sustainable solutions to the deadlock.”
The union emphasized that its members nationwide remain committed to the resolution passed by the National Executive Council (NEC) on 28 September 2025, which authorized the warning strike.
It further noted, “The Government’s Renegotiation Team, led by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, has presented documented feedback on our demands and extended certain offers to the union.”
ASUU also confirmed that relevant Senate Committees have been briefed on the union’s demands and have since engaged with ASUU leadership, leading to some agreements.
While acknowledging that not all issues have been fully settled, the union reported progress in key areas such as the release of withheld third-party deductions, arrears related to promotions, integration of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA), the dispute over UNIABUJA land, and the victimization of members at KSU, LASU, and FUTO.
The bulletin further emphasized that discussions continue on all aspects of the renegotiated 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement, with negotiations guided by the principles of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Reaffirming its dedication to solidarity and persistence, the union urged members to stay resolute as talks proceed. “We applaud the determination and bravery of our members across branches, but we must maintain unity and steadfastness in the coming days,” it stated.
ASUU reminded its members to channel all strike-related communications through their local leadership to prevent misinformation.
“The Branch Chairperson remains the sole trustworthy source of information at all times; members should attend their branch congress meetings promptly,” the bulletin advised.
The ongoing warning strike, now in its ninth day, centers on more than eight unresolved issues.
These include finalizing the renegotiated 2009 FGN-ASUU Agreement, the release of withheld salaries spanning three and a half months, funding for university revitalization, sustainable financing for public universities, and halting the victimization of lecturers at LASU, KSU (now Prince Abubakar Audu University), and FUTO.
Additional demands involve payment of outstanding salary arrears ranging from 25 to 35 percent, settlement of promotion arrears accumulated over four years, and the release of withheld third-party deductions such as cooperative contributions and union check-off dues.
