The Federal Government has insisted that the “No Work, No Pay” policy will apply as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) commences a two-week warning strike across public universities.
FG's insistence was contained in a statement issued by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education.
In it, the government stressed that while it remains committed to dialogue and industrial harmony, saying it will also uphold existing labour laws to ensure accountability in the use of public funds.
"While the government continues to demonstrate goodwill and flexibility, it will not abdicate its responsibility to maintain fairness and accountability," the statement read.
The assurance was directed to students, parents, and the general public amid growing concern over potential disruptions in academic calendars.
Recall that ASUU declared the nationwide warning strike on Sunday after a press briefing at the University of Abuja.
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The Union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, had said the decision followed a lapse of the 14-day ultimatum issued on September 28 without any meaningful response from the government.
He disclosed that all ASUU branches have been instructed to begin a total withdrawal of services from midnight on Monday, 13 October 2025, in line with a resolution of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC).
"The strike will be both total and comprehensive," Piwuna stated, citing unresolved issues and stalled negotiations.
Last week, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, had appealed to ASUU to reconsider the planned action, noting that the Federal Government had reconstituted the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed Negotiation Committee to fast-track talks with academic and non-academic unions.
He added that President Bola Tinubu had directed all relevant agencies to work towards preventing further disruptions in the tertiary education system.
Despite these assurances, ASUU maintains that concrete action, not promises, is needed to avert prolonged industrial unrest.
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