‘No Pay, No Work’-ASUU Enforces Nationwide Strike After Faculty Salaries Are Withheld

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially commenced a nationwide “No Pay, No Work” strike, following the prolonged delay in disbursing June 2025 salaries to lecturers in federal universities.

Branches in Jos & Abuja Down Tools

Union branches at the University of Jos and the University of Abuja have already followed the directive. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, confirmed that this action stems from a resolution adopted by the union’s National Executive Council (NEC), which mandates that if salaries are delayed by more than three days in a month, members must immediately withdraw services, as per reports from Blue Print

“If there is no pay, there will be no work,” Prof. Piwuna stated, reiterating that the NEC decision is a “simple enforcement” and not an indefinite strike

GIFMIS MIGRATION BLAMED FOR ASUU

Piwuna emphasized that the delays are not due to technical issues but rather with the Office of the Accountant General, since the transition from IPPIS to the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) began

He remarked:

“The platform is working well, but those who make it work are not willing to make it work. We think it is a deliberate act,”

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LECTURES HALTED, SERVICES WITHDRAWN

According to Punch, several branches have ceased both lectures and administrative functions. University of Jos ASUU chairman, Dr. Jurbe Molwus, said full compliance is expected across campuses until delayed payments are released, as per reports from Punch 

At Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Dr. Angulu Haruna described the delay as intentional discrimination, noting that only federal university staff are affected while other government workers are paid on time

Beyond salary gaps, ASUU is also insisting on full payment of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA). Out of the agreed ₦50 bn, only ₦40 bn has been paid, leaving a ₦10 bn shortfall that may prolong the industrial action if not resolved

What Lies Ahead for ASUU

According to Premium Times, ASUU has warned that the strike may escalate if the federal government delays the July salary further  President Piwuna has closed off other options and emphasized that the government has been briefed by key officials—including the Education Minister and Accountant General yet failed to act.

AS campuses remain deserted and administrative wheels stall, ASUU is resolute: no salary payment = no work. Unless the government urgently addresses June arrears and releases the outstanding EAA, academic disruption will persist.

“We want to work, but we cannot because they have not allowed us to work,” Prof. Piwuna concluded 

Stay tuned to Global Hints for developments as this strike unfolds across Nigerian federal universities.