By Ahmed Dorcas
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the federal government fails to fulfil the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement.
Chris Piwuna, ASUU president, stated this during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, expressing the frustration of the union at the government’s failure to resolve the nine critical issues that have long plagued Nigeria’s public universities, as reported by The Cable.
The ASUU president highlighted the stalled renegotiation of the agreement since 2017 as part of the unresolved issues.
He mentioned the withholding of salaries from the 2022 strike and unpaid entitlements linked to the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
Piwuna also criticised the government’s delay in releasing revitalisation funds and earned academic allowances.
He cited victimisation, job insecurity, and salary denials in those institutions, adding that these issues undermine staff morale.
He added that political interference has compromised the selection of leaders in institutions such as Nnamdi Azikiwe University and the University of Abuja.
Piwuna called for a “national rebirth through education”. He proposed an education summit focused on funding, university autonomy and academic welfare.
