ASUU Shuts Down Universities Nationwide As Two-Week Warning Strike Begins

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has launched a two-week nationwide warning strike after the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced that the strike would take effect from midnight, marking the end of the ultimatum.

He said the industrial action became necessary to compel the government to honor past agreements and resolve the persistent issues plaguing Nigeria’s public universities.

ASUU had issued the ultimatum on September 28, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to address long-standing disputes with the government over funding, salaries, and working conditions.

According to Piwuna, all efforts to reach a resolution failed, leaving the union with no choice but to act. “All branches of ASUU are hereby directed to withdraw their services from 12:01 am on Monday, 13th October 2025. The warning strike shall be total and comprehensive as agreed at the last NEC meeting,” he stated.