The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Benin Zone has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike across universities in Edo, Delta and Ondo states if the affected state governments fail to implement the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU Agreement by the end of July.
- +ASUU threatens indefinite strike across three states over unpaid agreement
The ultimatum was issued on Monday by the Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), with the union accusing the three state governments of failing to implement the agreement six months after it was unveiled, despite repeated engagements, News Agency of Nigeria stated.
The ultimatum was issued on Monday by the Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), with the union accusing the three state governments of failing to implement the agreement six months after it was unveiled, despite repeated engagements, News Agency of Nigeria stated.
Speaking at a press briefing in Benin City, the Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Monday Igbafen, said ASUU branches in the affected universities had already commenced mobilisation for a total shutdown of academic activities if the governments failed to meet their obligations.
According to him, the industrial action would affect Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko; Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa; Delta State University, Abraka; University of Delta, Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba; and Southern Delta University, Ozoro.
He explained that the affected states failed to pay the Consolidated Academic and Technologists Allowance (CATA), other approved allowances contained in the agreement, as well as arrears accruing from January 2026.
He added that after waiting for six months without any concrete action, the union had exhausted its patience and directed its branches in the affected institutions to begin full mobilisation for an indefinite strike.
While reiterating ASUU’s commitment to industrial harmony, he warned that the union would not hesitate to shut down academic activities across the seven universities if the affected state governments continued to ignore the agreement.
Nairametrics reported earlier that the Federal Government had already begun implementing the financial provisions of the 2025 agreement for lecturers in federal universities.
ASUU argues that state-owned universities covered by the agreement should receive similar implementation to ensure parity in welfare and prevent renewed industrial disputes across the tertiary education sector.
