Federal
Published: 2 April 2026
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By Emmanuel Iweh
Federal Government Declares End to ASUU Strikes
"The Federal Government has declared the era of strikes in Nigerian tertiary institutions as permanently over, assuring parents, students, and the general public that universities and polytechnics will remain open for all academic sessions."
Introduction
The Federal Government has declared the era of strikes in Nigerian tertiary institutions as permanently over, assuring parents, students, and the general public that universities and polytechnics will remain open for all academic sessions.
Background
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who gave the assurance at the presentation of awards to winners of the students venture capital grant initiative in Lagos, said government had resolved longstanding disputes with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) under the FG/ASUU 2025 agreement and was close to finalising an agreement with the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU).
Official Action Steps for Students
1. Continue with academic activities without fear of strike action
2. Monitor updates from the Federal Government and ASUU for any changes
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