The union said the demonstrations will focus on the government’s failure to prioritise its demands, particularly the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement between the government and the union.

In a statement released by the Union’s President, Christopher Piwuna, ASUU said it would give the government until 28 August, 2025 to address the demands, after which it would decide on the next line of action, which it hinted could be an industrial action.

The statement was released after the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

“As always, it is the Federal government that has consistently pushed our union to embark on a strike action, and it is clear that ASUU may have no other option than to embark on an action to press the FGN to listen to our demands and do the needful,” the union said.

The union said it has tried several strategies of resolving the dispute with the government, including writing multiple letters, and drawing the government’s attention to the issues, but the government has failed to address them.

“We want to call on our members to come out en masse to participate in the rally across our campuses next week. This rally will be the first shot at the government, and it will signal many other things to come. We reassure members that we will act without let or hindrance in addressing the challenges ahead,” the statement said.

Source: PremiumTimes