The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has formally notified the Federal Government of its intention to initiate a nationwide strike, placing the government on a 21-day notice.
Sources within ASUU’s National Executive Council confirmed the development following a meeting at the University of Ibadan, The Punch reports.
The notice will be forwarded to the Federal Ministries of Labour and Education.
“This is not an ultimatum but a strike notice,” explained an ASUU source.
“We are providing a 21-day notice in accordance with labor laws to ensure our actions are legally compliant.”
ASUU’s move comes amid unresolved issues with the federal government, including the non-implementation of prior agreements.
Despite a June 26 meeting with Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman to address these issues and prevent a strike, the union reports that agreements remain unmet.
ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke highlighted ongoing grievances, such as the unmet 2009 renegotiated agreements and accumulated academic allowances over six years.
The union also criticized the lack of progress on revitalisation funds, with only one payment made since 2013, and expressed concerns over the proliferation of poorly funded new universities.