- FG orders universities to enforce ‘no work, no pay’ on striking ASUU members.
- Alausa directs headcount and salary suspension for absent lecturers.
- ASUU demands renewed agreements and payment of withheld entitlements.
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of all federal universities to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the directive was contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. Copies of the circular were sent to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Permanent Secretary of Education, Pro-Chancellors of federal universities, the Director-General of the Budget Office, the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
According to the circular, the Federal Ministry of Education expressed concern over the continued strike by ASUU despite several calls for dialogue. The ministry described the action as a violation of existing labour laws, stating that the government would not tolerate further disruptions in the university system.
“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 for any employee who fails to perform official duties during a strike period,” the circular stated.
The minister directed all vice-chancellors to immediately conduct a roll call and physical headcount of academic staff in their institutions and submit a detailed report identifying those present at work and those participating in the strike. He further ordered that salaries for the period of work stoppage should be withheld for those absent from duty.
However, the directive exempts members of the Congress of University Academics (CONUA) and the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), who are not part of the strike, from salary deductions.
The minister also tasked the NUC to ensure compliance and submit a consolidated report to the ministry within seven days.
Dr. Alausa urged all university heads to treat the matter with urgency, stressing the government’s commitment to maintaining discipline and accountability in public institutions.
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