ASUU Gives FG 4-day Ultimatum to Pay New Salary

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a four-day deadline to begin payment of a newly approved salary structure for university lecturers nationwide.

ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, announced the ultimatum on Thursday during a public lecture at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, in Bauchi.

Piwuna said the union expects immediate action following the conclusion of negotiations that led to the approval of the revised salary framework. He warned that failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe would prompt a response from the union, though he did not specify the nature of the action.

The ASUU president stated that the demand is part of ongoing efforts to improve lecturers’ welfare and address concerns over inadequate pay. He linked current remuneration challenges to the migration of academic staff and a decline in the quality of higher education.

He also noted that previous agreements between ASUU and the government have often faced delays or inconsistent implementation, contributing to recurring disputes and industrial actions within the university system.