FG Threatens "No Work, No Pay" as ASUU Embarks on Two-Week Warning Strike

FG Threatens “No Work, No Pay” as ASUU Embarks on Two-Week Warning Strike

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October 13, 2025
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The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has strongly urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to immediately suspend its two-week warning strike, emphasizing that it will invoke the “No Work, No Pay” policy if lecturers fail to resume work.

In a joint press statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, called for the union to prioritize the interest of students and return to the path of dialogue.

The Ministers disclosed that the Federal Government has already made a “comprehensive offer” to ASUU that addresses their primary concerns, including conditions of service, institutional governance, and staff welfare.

They confirmed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has specifically approved a robust Teaching Allowance to motivate lecturers.

The government accused ASUU of failing to reciprocate the administration’s “demonstrable commitment and sincerity,” stating that the union appears determined to proceed with the industrial action despite the pending offer and ongoing engagements.

Warning on University Autonomy and Sanctions

The Ministry clarified that while the government is committed to resolving core issues, certain demands related to internal governance, appointments, and promotions fall under the statutory responsibilities of individual university governing councils. The Ministers urged ASUU to allow these matters to be resolved appropriately at the institutional level, respecting university autonomy.

Crucially, the statement warned that the principle of “No Work, No Pay” remains an extant provision of Nigerian labour law and would be enforced should ASUU proceed with the strike, which is scheduled to commence at midnight on Monday.

The government stressed that while it remains committed to peaceful dialogue, it will equally enforce existing laws to “protect the integrity of our education system and ensure accountability.”