The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a four-day deadline to implement a new salary structure for lecturers.
ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, announced this during a public lecture at Sa’adu Zungur University in Bauchi.
He warned that the countdown starts immediately. He added that the union will take action if the government fails to begin payment within four days.
Piwuna said the demand is part of efforts to improve lecturers’ welfare. He noted that poor pay continues to drive brain drain and weaken the quality of education in Nigeria.
He also criticised the government for failing to fully implement past agreements. According to him, this pattern has caused repeated disputes between ASUU and the government.
The development raises fears of another disruption in the academic calendar. ASUU has a history of going on strike when its demands are not met.
Observers say the next few days will be crucial. The government’s response could determine whether another university crisis is avoided.
