The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned the Federal Government of a possible fresh industrial crisis over what the union described as the poor implementation of the agreement reached in December 2025.
The union also raised concerns over several unresolved issues, including withheld three-and-a-half-month salaries, promotion arrears, salary shortfalls linked to the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), unpaid third-party deductions, and outstanding arrears from the 25–35 per cent wage award.
The warning followed the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the union held at Modibbo Adama University.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, ASUU President Christopher Piwuna said the government’s handling of lecturers’ welfare issues was creating growing frustration within the academic community.
“The increasing frustration occasioned by the seeming government’s disinterestedness in the welfare of Nigerian academics is brewing a pent-up anger which could erupt into a new wave of industrial unrest if not addressed.
“The union appeals to all genuine patriots, well-meaning Nigerians and lovers of Nigeria to prevail on State and Federal governments to fully implement the new Agreement and resolve other outstanding issues in the interest of parents, students and the nation at large.
“Our union’s doors remain open for working with the government to realise all our demands. At the same time, NEC directs an emergency meeting of NEC to be called in the next few weeks to review the situation and take appropriate action as may be necessary,” he said.
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