The Federal Government has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against its two-week warning strike, reminding the union that the “no work, no pay” policy will be enforced if the industrial action goes ahead.
The warning came through a joint statement by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad, following ASUU’s announcement on Sunday that lecturers nationwide would withdraw their services starting Monday.
The ministers said the government had made a comprehensive offer addressing ASUU’s core demands including improved working conditions, institutional governance, and staff welfare.
They added that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had approved a “robust teaching allowance” to reflect the true value of academic work and motivate lecturers across Nigeria’s public universities.
“All matters relating to conditions of service have been duly addressed, except those that fall under the jurisdiction of individual university governing councils,” the statement read.
“The Federal Government remains open to continued engagement with ASUU once their formal response to our offer is received.”
The ministers accused ASUU of showing little flexibility despite the government’s “sincere commitment and prompt interventions.”
They stressed that the administration’s education reforms were built on fairness, accountability, and institutional strengthening.
Reaffirming respect for university autonomy, they clarified that some of ASUU’s demands such as internal appointments and promotions fall strictly under the purview of university councils.
They warned, however, that the “no work, no pay” provision of Nigerian labour law would apply if ASUU proceeds with the strike.
“While the government remains committed to peaceful dialogue, it will equally enforce existing laws to protect the integrity of the education system,” the ministers said.
They assured the public that the Federal Government was determined to maintain stability in the university system, urging ASUU to return to the negotiating table instead of halting academic activities.
“The future of our students must not be sacrificed.
The government remains open to meaningful discussions and ready to consolidate on progress made in welfare, infrastructure, and university reforms,” they concluded.
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