ASUU declares indefinite strike at Nasarawa varsity
ASUU's Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) branch has declared an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the 2025 agreement between the Federal Government and the union, as well as unresolved issues within the university.
The strike began on Monday, August 10, following a branch congress and approval from ASUU's national leadership.
The branch chairman, Zubairu Loko, said the union took the decision after repeated discussions with the university management, governing council and Nasarawa State Government failed to resolve its demands.
According to him, the outstanding issues include Earned Academic Allowance, consequential adjustments arising from the new minimum wage and the approved salary increase for university lecturers.
The union said the outstanding local entitlements are estimated at more than N3 billion.
Loko said lecturers had withdrawn teaching, supervision and research services until the issues were addressed, stressing that the union remained open to genuine dialogue that would lead to implementation.
The development comes amid growing tensions between ASUU and the Federal Government over delays in implementing the 2025 agreement.
At its recent National Executive Council meeting, ASUU authorised 20 university branches to begin processes towards industrial action, with affected branches directed to issue 14-day ultimatums before embarking on strikes.
The universities include IBB University, Lapai; Gombe State University; Plateau State University; Adekunle Ajasin University; Abia State University; Imo State University; Niger Delta University and Taraba State University, among others.
ASUU said it would review the situation at an emergency meeting scheduled for late August or early September.
Meanwhile, the NSUK chapter has appealed to the Federal and Nasarawa State governments, the university management and other stakeholders to intervene and resolve the dispute.
The union apologised for the inconvenience the strike may cause students and parents but maintained that the authorities must address its demands to restore academic activities.
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