ASUU Warns of “Mother of All Strikes” as University Crisis Deepens
A Familiar Warning with Higher Stakes The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has once again raised alarm bells, warning of a possible “mother of all strikes” if the Federal Government fails to meet its long-standing demands. This development has thrown students, parents, and the wider academic community into uncertainty, as fears of another prolonged disruption in Nigeria’s higher education system continue to grow. What ASUU Is Demanding ASUU insists that the government has repeatedly neglected critical issues, including: Full implementation of the 2009 agreement, covering salary structures and funding for universities. Settlement of wage arrears, including promotion increments, salary adjustments of 25–35%, and withheld payments. Improved funding for education, calling for at least 26% of the national budget to be dedicated to the sector instead of the current single-digit allocation. Immediate release of revitalisation funds, totaling over ₦150 billion, to upgrade decaying i...