ASUU Branches Suspend Lectures Over Delayed June Salaries

Introduction to the Suspension

In recent developments, multiple branches of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have initiated a suspension of services in response to the delayed payment of salaries for June 2025. The news comes amidst escalating tensions between academic staff and the federal government regarding the timely payment of wages.

ASUU's Stand on No-Pay-No-Work Policy

Recall that Professor Chris Piwuna, the national president of ASUU, highlighted the union's readiness to activate a no-pay-no-work policy. This measure will be enforced if there remains any form of delay in the remuneration of salaries. The decision to suspend lectures is a significant reaction to the ongoing salary issues, reflecting the deep concerns of academic staff regarding their financial stability.

Reactions from the Academic Community

The academic staff across various tertiary institutions have responded by not attending lectures or fulfilling other academic duties until their salaries are disbursed. This unified front underscores the seriousness of the grievances that academic staff hold against the government. In a related move, the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) announced that they too would consider a similar course of action if their salary issues are not resolved promptly. The ripple effects of these suspensions could profoundly impact students' education and institutional operations.

As the situation unfolds, the stakes for both the academic staff and the government are increasingly high. The dissatisfaction expressed by the university sectors highlights a critical need for dialogue and resolution to avoid further disruption to the academic calendar.