FUOYE ASUU Begins Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at FUOYE
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) branch, has officially declared an indefinite strike action following the non-payment of lecturers’ salaries. This development has raised fresh concerns about the stability of Nigeria’s higher education system.
The decision, announced in a letter dated September 11, 2025, was addressed to the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu. According to the letter, the strike is in compliance with a national directive of ASUU regarding salary delays.
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The letter was jointly signed by the FUOYE ASUU Chairman, O. A. Fagbuagun, and the Financial Secretary, Ngwu Benitho. It emphasized that the strike would continue until the affected lecturers received their full salary payments.
“This is to notify the university administration that the National Executive Council of ASUU has directed that in any case where academic staff salary is not paid latest by the third day of every month, the affected branch of ASUU should proceed on strike until the salary is paid.” – FUOYE ASUU
The statement further clarified that the strike is total, indefinite, and comprehensive, leaving no room for partial compliance.
ASUU has consistently maintained its stance that lecturers’ salaries must be paid no later than the third day of each month. Failure to comply with this condition automatically triggers industrial action in affected branches.
This policy is part of the union’s long-standing “No Pay, No Work” resolution, designed to protect academic staff from irregular salary delays.
The FUOYE strike is not an isolated case. Several other universities have faced similar disruptions due to salary delays:
- University of Jos shut down academic activities when lecturers were not paid their June 2025 salaries by July 3.
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi also embarked on strike action, citing frequent delays where lecturers often received salaries well into the following month.
These recurring disputes underscore the broader challenge of funding and salary administration across Nigerian universities.
Reacting to the growing concerns, the Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, reassured Nigerians that the Federal Government remains committed to ensuring that children continue their education without prolonged disruption.He dismissed fears of a nationwide ASUU shutdown, noting that discussions were ongoing to address salary payment issues and prevent future strikes.
The ongoing FUOYE ASUU strike poses significant challenges for students and the Nigerian education sector at large. Academic calendars risk being disrupted, project defenses may be postponed, and graduating students could face delays in mobilization for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).Parents and guardians are also expressing concerns about wasted tuition fees and the psychological toll on students affected by repeated interruptions in their studies.
The declaration of an indefinite strike by FUOYE ASUU highlights the persistent issue of salary delays in Nigerian universities. While the Federal Government has pledged to prevent prolonged disruptions, ASUU insists that only timely salary payments can restore academic stability.As negotiations continue, students and staff at Federal University Oye-Ekiti remain in uncertainty, with academic activities halted until further notice.
