The Federal Government has tabled a 40 percent salary increase for lecturers in Nigerian public universities amid ongoing negotiations with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The proposal follows ASUU’s one-month ultimatum, which expired last Saturday, raising concerns about a possible nationwide strike.
ASUU’s National Executive Council, meeting in Abuja on Sunday, agreed to resume talks with a government delegation led by Yayale Ahmed. Branch leaders are expected to brief their members on the proposed increase, which remains subject to further discussion. Both sides have kept negotiation details confidential.
Key matters under discussion include revisiting the 2009 ASUU-FG agreement, payment of outstanding salaries and earned allowances, and the release of funds for university revitalisation. The union has previously accused the government of a lack of urgency in addressing its demands.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who is currently abroad, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preventing industrial action. He said, “As I told you, the President has mandated us that he doesn’t want ASUU to go on strike, and we’re doing everything humanly possible to ensure that our students stay in school.”
The Nigeria Labour Congress has expressed solidarity with ASUU, pledging support should the government fail to meet the union’s demands. Observers note that any disruption could have significant implications for students and the broader education sector.
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