ASUU warns federal government over unpaid salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, led by president Prof. Christopher Piwuna, warned on August 14 that unpaid and withheld salaries and unresolved welfare demands risk destabilising Nigeria's public university system unless the government implements outstanding provisions of the December 2025 agreement. Speaking in Jos, Piwuna linked staff welfare to teaching, research and learning quality and urged broader economic and education reforms, including greater investment in research, technical skills and agriculture. The dispute has immediate operational consequences: the UNILAG chapter announced an indefinite strike over 'amputated' January and February 2026 salaries, increasing pressure on government action.
ASUU says unpaid salaries threaten Nigeria's public university functioning
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ASUU held a press briefing after the December 2025 agreement remained partially…
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