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ASUU: New Agreement With FG Set To End Frequent Strikes

Agboola Victor January 15, 2026 1 minute read

ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna says new agreement could end frequent strikes.

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says a newly signed agreement with the Federal Government could prevent university strikes for at least three years.

The agreement, unveiled on Wednesday, aims to improve the quality of public university education and ensure stability in the sector.

ASUU has historically gone on strike over issues including funding, lecturer welfare, and enforcement of previous agreements.

ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna said the new pact includes measurable benchmarks that could be monitored to prevent disputes from escalating.

“There are measurable aspects of the agreement, and we believe we can monitor it that way,” Prof. Piwuna said. “If we monitor it, we can raise concerns before it gets to a head, and we hope that in three years’ time there will be no strike until this agreement is reviewed again.”

The agreement also establishes an Implementation Monitoring Team, based at the National Universities Commission (NUC) and coordinated by its Executive Secretary, to oversee compliance and ensure the pact is fully implemented.