The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a nationwide two-week warning strike set to commence at midnight on Monday, October 13, 2025.
The announcement was made by ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, during a press conference held in Abuja on Sunday.
The union’s decision follows the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to address long-standing issues affecting Nigeria’s public universities.
Professor Piwuna stated that the resolution to embark on the strike was reached during the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. He described the action as “total and comprehensive,” emphasizing that the government’s continued failure to meet ASUU’s demands had left the union with no alternative.
He noted that the strike aims to compel the government to address key concerns critical to the transformation and sustainability of the country’s university system.
ASUU has frequently clashed with the government over issues including funding for university revitalization, earned academic allowances, and the implementation of previous agreements.