The Academic Staff Union of Universities has commenced an indefinite strike at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, over the non-payment of the full August 2026 salary, while students have appealed for government intervention to end the prolonged industrial action at Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
The UNIZIK ASUU chapter withdrew academic and administrative services on Monday in compliance with the union’s directive on unpaid salaries, saying members had experienced delays in the payment of their salaries more than three times.
Meanwhile, the National Association of Nigerian Students has called on the Nasarawa State Government to urgently settle outstanding arrears owed to staff of NSUK to facilitate the resolution of the dispute and enable students to return to campus.
The NANS appeal came during an engagement with the university management on Tuesday, as the students’ body also urged its members to remain calm and avoid actions that could further disrupt academic activities.
ASUU has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if the federal and state governments fail to address outstanding issues concerning the implementation of agreements reached with the union in 2026, including the payment of earned academic allowances and other unresolved conditions of service.
