FG to punish ASUU strike with no-work-no-pay rule 

The Federal Government has said it may enforce the no-work-no-pay policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) if they proceed with their planned strike.

A statement on Sunday by Folasade Boriowo of the  Federal Ministry of Education, who accused ASUU of being uncooperative despite several government efforts to prevent the strike.

According to the statement, the government said it has continued to prioritise the welfare of university staff and the stability of the academic calendar under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“Dialogue remains the most effective and sustainable path to resolving disagreements, and government remains open to engagement at any level to prevent unnecessary disruption in the education sector,” the statement said.

The ministry warned that the no-work-no-pay policy remains an existing labour law in Nigeria and would be applied if academic activities are disrupted.

“While the government continues to demonstrate goodwill and flexibility, it will not abdicate its responsibility to uphold fairness and accountability in the use of public resources,” the statement added.

It appealed to all unions to embrace dialogue rather than confrontation, noting that the ongoing education reform agenda aims to improve teaching and research conditions, promote institutional autonomy, and ensure universities operate in a climate of respect and productivity.

Recall that ASUU had declared a total and comprehensive warning strike starting Monday, October 13.