By Titilope Adako

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the Federal Government’s claim that it released N50 billion for university revitalisation, saying the funds have yet to reach the institutions.

In a Wednesday statement signed by Prof. Jurbe Molwus, the union said none of its demands have been met ahead of its National Executive Council meeting scheduled for November 8 and 9, 2025.

Molwus recalled that ASUU suspended a two-week warning strike in good faith after assurances from senior government officials that concrete proposals would be implemented.

He criticised the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, for announcing N2.3 billion had been released to settle salary and promotion arrears, saying university workers had received no payment alerts.

“Can a meagre N2.3 billion settle the backlog of promotion and salary arrears for all federal university workers? Absolutely not. The amount is like a drop in the ocean,” Molwus said.

The union urged Nigerians to hold the Federal Government accountable and warned that it may resume its strike if demands are not met by November 21, 2025, the end of its four-week ultimatum.

“The strike was only suspended as a mark of respect and goodwill. We expect the FGN to reciprocate by addressing our demands without further delay,” Molwus added.

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