The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos chapter, has accused the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, of misleading Nigerians over the Federal Government’s alleged compliance with agreements reached with university lecturers.
In a statement issued by the branch chairperson, Prof. Jurbe Joseph Molwus, ASUU warned that it might resume its suspended strike if the government fails to address its outstanding obligations within the next two weeks.
The union reminded the public that it had earlier given the government a four-week ultimatum on October 22, 2025, to meet its demands or face a nationwide strike. However, two weeks into the notice, ASUU said there has been little to no progress.
“As we mobilise for our National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 8–9, we expect that outstanding entitlements such as the 3.5 months withheld salaries, 25/35 per cent wage award arrears, promotion arrears, and unpaid salaries of some members would have been paid by now.
But all we get are press releases from the Honourable Minister of Education. What we need are credit alerts, not misleading statements,” the union stated.
ASUU also criticized the Minister’s claim that the government had disbursed N2.3 billion to clear arrears across federal universities, describing it as “false, inadequate, and embarrassing.”
“The minister’s claim of clearing the backlog exists only in his imagination. N2.3 billion is grossly inadequate and almost insulting. He must state clearly what fraction of the outstanding entitlements this money is meant to cover and for whom,” the statement added.
The union further noted that despite the government’s claim of releasing N50 billion as Revitalisation Fund, no university has received any disbursement.
ASUU maintained that the government has continued to neglect its constitutional duty to improve the education sector and warned that the patience of lecturers is wearing thin.
“We cannot continue to listen to empty promises. If by the end of our ultimatum these issues remain unresolved, we will be left with no option but to resume our suspended strike,” the statement concluded.