The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities to immediately implement the “no work, no pay” policy on members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) participating in the ongoing nationwide strike.
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The directive was contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
Copies of the circular were distributed to key government officials, including the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Pro-Chancellors of federal universities, the Director-General of the Budget Office, the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
In the circular, the ministry expressed disappointment over the continued industrial action by ASUU despite several appeals for dialogue, warning that the government would no longer tolerate actions that breach existing labour laws.
“In line with the provisions of the Labour Laws of the Federation, the Federal Government reiterates its position on the enforcement of the ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy in respect of any employee who fails to discharge his or her official duties during the period of strike action,” the circular stated.
Dr. Alausa directed all vice-chancellors to conduct an immediate roll call and physical headcount of academic staff across their institutions and to submit detailed reports identifying those present and performing their duties as well as those absent due to the strike.
He further ordered that salaries be suspended for any lecturer who fails to perform official responsibilities during the strike period. However, he clarified that members of the Congress of University Academics (CONUA) and the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) — who are not participating in the strike — should not be penalised.
“The ministry expects full compliance with this directive,” Alausa stated, instructing the NUC to monitor implementation and submit a consolidated compliance report to the ministry within seven days.
“Please treat this matter with utmost urgency and a deep sense of responsibility in the national interest,” the minister added.
ASUU had on Sunday declared a total and comprehensive warning strike effective Monday, October 13.
No Work, No Pay VcsThe union’s demands include the conclusion of the renegotiated 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, release of withheld salaries and arrears, revitalisation funding for public universities, and an end to alleged victimisation of members in some institutions.
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