ASUU demands reinstatement: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened a nationwide strike over the non-constitution of governing councils for universities months after they were dissolved ¹.
Illegal dissolution: In June, the National Universities Commission (NUC) dissolved the governing councils of all federal universities after a directive from President Bola Tinubu ¹.
ASUU’s stance: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has condemned the appointment of new governing council boards, demanding reinstatement of the previously dissolved members instead ².
Vacuum and corruption: The dissolution of governing council boards has led to Vice Chancellors acting unilaterally, introducing policies antithetical to university culture, and engaging in corrupt practices ².
Renegotiation of FGN/ASUU Agreement: ASUU has been seeking a renegotiated agreement with the Federal Government since 2017, but the process has been stalled despite a draft agreement reached in 2021
