The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike.
This directive was contained in a circular issued on October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa.
The circular, sighted by our correspondent, was copied to key government officials, including the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Pro-Chancellors of all federal universities, the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC).
According to the circular, the Ministry expressed disappointment over ASUU’s decision to embark on another strike despite several appeals for dialogue. It stated that the government would no longer tolerate breaches of existing labour laws.
The circular reads in part:
“In line with the provisions of the Labour Laws of the Federation, the Federal Government reiterates its position on the enforcement of the ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy in respect of any employee who fails to discharge his or her official duties during the period of strike action.”
