Table of Contents
- Accusation Against the Minister of Education
- Warning of Possible Strike Resumption
- Ultimatum Issued by ASUU
- Lack of Progress
- Concerns Over Revitalisation Fund
- Response to Disbursed Amount Claim
The University of Jos chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, of making “misleading statements” regarding the Federal Government’s compliance with agreements made with university staff.
In a statement issued by the branch chairperson, Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus, the union cautioned that it may resume its suspended strike if the issues remain unresolved within the next two weeks.
ASUU reminded that on October 22, 2025, it issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its outstanding demands or face a total strike.
The university educators noted that two weeks after the ultimatum, “not much progress has been made,” as they have yet to receive their withheld salaries, wage award arrears, and other benefits.
“As we prepare for our National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 8–9, we expect that outstanding entitlements, such as the 3.5 months of withheld salaries, 25/35 percent wage award arrears, promotion arrears, and unpaid salaries of some members, would have been settled by now.
“However, all we receive are press releases from the Honourable Minister of Education. What we require are credit alerts, not misleading statements,” the statement indicated.
The union also expressed concern that the N50 billion Revitalisation Fund, which the government claimed to have released weeks ago, has not reached any universities.
In response to the minister’s assertion that the government had disbursed N2.3 billion to settle salary and promotion arrears across federal universities, ASUU dismissed the statement as “false and embarrassing,” stating that the amount could barely address the needs of three universities.
“The minister’s claim of clearing the backlog exists only in his imagination. N2.3 billion is grossly insufficient and nearly insulting. The minister must clarify what fraction of the outstanding entitlements this money is intended to cover and for whom,” the union stated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASUU's main concern regarding the Federal Government?
ASUU's primary concern is the Federal Government's failure to fulfill agreements regarding the payment of withheld salaries, wage award arrears, and other entitlements for university workers.
What ultimatum did ASUU issue to the Federal Government?
ASUU issued a four-week ultimatum on October 22, 2025, demanding that the Federal Government meet its outstanding demands or face a total strike.
What was the response of ASUU to the government's claim about disbursed funds?
ASUU rejected the minister's claim of disbursing N2.3 billion to clear salary and promotion arrears, stating that the amount is inadequate and does not meet the needs of the universities.
