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Genuine commitment prevents ASUU strike in two years – Education Minister

By Clifford Ejenavi The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has said that the reason the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has not gone on strike in the last two years was due to the sustained dialogue, mutual respect, and genuine commitment by the present administration to address the demands of academic…

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By Clifford Ejenavi

The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has said that the reason the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has not gone on strike in the last two years was due to the sustained dialogue, mutual respect, and genuine commitment by the present administration to address the demands of academic and non-academic staff unions.

The Minister made this known on Tuesday July 8, 2025 in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to him, the Federal Government will continue efforts to ensure industrial harmony in the nations federal tertiary institutions.

Dr. Alausa said, “It is not by coincidence that Nigerian public tertiary institutions have remained open and stable for the past two years, something that has not happened in several decades. This is a reflection of the government’s unwavering commitment to maintaining cordial relationships with all stakeholders in the education sector. We are meeting demands in phases, and we are doing so respectfully and consistently.”

The Minister maintained further that the welfare of both academic and non-academic staff remains a top priority for the Federal Government and is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Human Capital Development. He reassured that the government will not relent in improving working conditions and protecting the academic calendar.

“Our children are the heartbeat of the nation, and their uninterrupted education is non-negotiable. The Federal Government will continue to work closely with all unions in the education sector to ensure that the gates of our institutions remain open,” he added.

The Minister therefore urged the public to disregard any misinformation suggesting that ASUU is on strike, while reiterating that the current stability in the university system is a joint achievement that must be preserved.

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