FG Orders Immediate Enforcement of ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy Against Striking ASUU Lecturers

The Federal Government has directed all federal university vice-chancellors to begin immediate enforcement of the "No Work, No Pay" policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), who are currently on a two-week warning strike.

The directive was issued in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. The circular, which references provisions in Nigeria’s Labour Laws, reaffirms the government's stance that striking workers will not be entitled to salaries for the period they are absent from duty.

“In line with the provisions of the Labour Laws of the Federation, the Federal Government reiterates its position on the enforcement of the ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy in respect of any employee who fails to discharge his or her official duties during the period of strike action,” the circular stated.

ASUU lecturers protesting

The document was also circulated to several top government officials and institutions, including the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Director-General of the Budget Office, Pro-Chancellors of federal universities, and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC).

ASUU had earlier embarked on the warning strike in protest over unpaid salaries, withheld allowances, and the non-implementation of previous agreements reached with the Federal Government.

The latest move by the government is expected to further escalate tensions between the two parties, raising concerns over prolonged academic disruption if no resolution is reached.

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