Just in: ASUU Begins Indefinite Strike in Nigerian Federal University, Gives Reason
- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) UNILAG chapter announces indefinite strike over 'amputated' salaries paid in January and February 2026
- The Union chairman condemns university management as 'wicked, unfeeling and satanic' in response to salary deductions
- The strike is set to commence on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, until the UNILAG management meets ASUU's demands
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide
Akoka, Lagos State - Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced an indefinite strike.
The ASUU UNILAG chapter said the strike is caused by an “amputated” salaries paid by the university management in January and February 2026.
Source: UGC
The union described the salary deductions as a violation of decency and accused the university administration of being “wicked, unfeeling and satanic.”
The union chairman, Idowu Kehinde, said the decision was taken following an emergency meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
As reported by The Punch, this was contained in a communique signed by Kehinde and the secretary, Adesina Arikawe.
According to the union, the strike would commence on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
It added that the strike will continue until the UNILAG management meets its demands.
The ASUU UNILAG said the action followed “extensive and exhaustive” deliberations on the salary cuts imposed over the past two months.
“The University discriminately paid amputated salary in January 2026 to all members, i.e., (i) Akoka Campus: No EAA payment; (ii) Idi-Araba Campus: No EAA and CATA payments. The University also unilaterally and wickedly paid amputated February 2026 salary to all our members.”
ASUU rejected the actions that led to the slashed pay and urged its members to withdraw their services from Wednesday until the university resolves the issue.
"The withdrawal of services by our members will remain in force until the University pays in full all our members’ January and February 2026 salaries.”
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Anxiety as university lecturers await January salary
Recall that ASUU and the Federal Government signed a new agreement on January 14, 2026, replacing a 17-year-old pact.
The deal includes a 40% salary increase, improved funding, better infrastructure, and pension enhancement.
However, lecturers remain uncertain as January salaries have yet to be paid, raising concerns over the implementation.
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Federal govt, ASUU sign new agreement
Legit.ng also reported that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government signed new agreement with ASUU to enhance Nigeria's university education system.
The agreement between the federal government and ASUU aims to improve quality and ensure stability in higher education.
It was gathered that key officials, including the Education Minister, Tunji Alausa, attended the unveiling ceremony in Abuja.
Source: Legit.ng
