‘Address our issues or face strike action’: ASUU issues 14-day ultimatum to federal government

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve pending disputes or face another long strike action across government-owned universities.

ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed frustration with the government’s lack of commitment and delay tactics.

The ultimatum, effective Monday, September 23, demands action on outstanding issues. Failure to comply may lead to another industrial disharmony.

The statement read: “In view of the foregoing, ASUU resolves to give the Nigerian Government another 14 days, in addition to the earlier 21 days, beginning from Monday, September 23, 2024, during which all the lingering issues must have been concretely addressed to the satisfaction of the membership of the union.

“The union should not be held responsible for any industrial disharmony that arises from the government’s failure to seize the new opportunity offered by ASUU to nip the looming crisis in the bud.”