In a relief for students and university staff across Nigeria, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has resumed academic activities nationwide following the payment of June 2025 salaries by the Federal Government.
The union had earlier embarked on a warning strike under its “No Pay, No Work” policy, triggered by delays in salary disbursement attributed to glitches in the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS).
Multiple ASUU branches—including those at the University of Benin, Ahmadu Bello University, and Federal University of Technology Owerri—confirmed they have reopened lecture halls and resumed classes. Students, many of whom feared a prolonged disruption, welcomed the development with a mix of excitement and skepticism.
ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna said the decision to resume was based on “a gesture of goodwill,” but warned that the union would not hesitate to reactivate the strike if subsequent salaries are delayed again.
“We are committed to our students and to academic excellence, but the welfare of our members cannot be taken for granted,” Piwuna added.
The union is still pressing for the full release of ₦10 billion in Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) and a final resolution of issues surrounding the new payroll systems.
