The Federal Government has maintained that its “no work, no pay” policy will be enforced against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) who embarked on a warning strike on Monday.
In a joint statement released on Sunday, the Minister of Education, Prof. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmed, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to resolving ASUU’s grievances through continuous dialogue.
“The Federal Government has demonstrated sincerity, patience, and goodwill in its discussions with the union,” the statement read.
According to the ministers, several of ASUU’s major demands — including improved teaching allowances and enhanced conditions of service — have already been addressed, while outstanding issues fall under the jurisdiction of university governing councils, which have been reconstituted to handle them.
“Despite these efforts, ASUU has chosen to embark on strike action — a decision that does not reflect fairness to students or the public,” the statement added.
Reiterating President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to sustaining academic stability under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the ministers warned that the “no work, no pay” principle remains valid under existing labour laws and will be applied if academic activities are disrupted.
They urged the union to reconsider its decision and return to the negotiation table, emphasizing that “the government remains open to engagement at all levels to prevent unnecessary disruption in the education sector.”