ASUU has warned of a nationwide strike if the federal government fails to honour the 2009 agreement. New president Chris Piwuna says public universities face neglect, political interference, and underfunding, and calls for an education summit to address core issues.
- ASUU accuses FG of abandoning the 2009 agreement and the 2017 renegotiation.
- Key complaints: unpaid salaries from the 2022 strike, IPPIS, and lack of revitalisation funding.
- ASUU says political interference affects leadership in public universities.
- Union decries marginalisation in state-owned institutions.
- Piwuna demands an urgent national education summit.
ASUU’s threat reignites a familiar pattern in Nigeria’s education sector, unfulfilled promises triggering disruptive strikes. This time, Chris Piwuna’s tone blends urgency with frustration, pointing to systemic decay and political meddling. Unless serious reforms begin, another nationwide shutdown looms, with students and institutions bearing the brunt.
The ball is back in the government’s court. ASUU has drawn a firm line, fulfil the promises or face fresh disruption. Will this be another cycle of delay and denial, or the start of long-awaited reforms?
