The Federal Government has scheduled a crucial meeting with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for Monday, November 24, 2025, and Tuesday, November 25, 2025, to prevent another strike in public universities across Nigeria.
The meeting, which will be chaired by the Yayale Ahmed Renegotiation Committee, is aimed at resolving the unresolved issues that led ASUU to issue a one-month ultimatum to the government.
A top member of ASUU’s National Executive Council confirmed that a NEC meeting will be held immediately after discussions with the government to determine whether universities will proceed on strike or not.
According to the ASUU official, the Federal Government is allegedly employing delay tactics rather than resolving the lingering concerns. He stated that the union will not hesitate to resume industrial action if there is no concrete progress after the meeting.
The ultimatum issued by ASUU officially expired on Saturday, after the union suspended its two-week warning strike on October 22, 2025, to give the government time to fulfill its promises.
Key demands made by ASUU include:
• Completion and implementation of the renegotiated 2009 FG-ASUU Agreement
• Full payment of outstanding salaries and earned academic allowances
• Release of revitalisation funds to public universities
• Improved funding and welfare conditions for lecturers
However, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, insists that the Federal Government has already met most of ASUU’s demands. He recently emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all parties to ensure that students remain in school and that no strike disrupts the academic calendar.
Alausa stated that negotiations are continuing and the government remains committed to ensuring stability across tertiary institutions.
What next?
ASUU has warned that if the government fails to make genuine progress, it may embark on strike again without prior notice. Students, parents, and university staff are therefore anxiously awaiting the outcome of the scheduled meetings.
More updates to follow as events unfold.
