Tension is brewing in Nigeria’s ivory towers as top leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) converged in Sokoto for a high-stakes meeting amid fresh threats of industrial action.
The gathering, which drew executives from branches nationwide, focused on unresolved issues with the Federal Government, including unpaid earned allowances, revitalisation funds, and stalled agreements.
Inside sources disclosed that the Sokoto meeting is part of a broader mobilisation plan that could see universities across the country grind to a halt if the government fails to act swiftly.
A senior ASUU official hinted that patience is wearing thin, warning: “We have been patient for too long. If nothing changes, we will have no choice but to resume the struggle.”
The Sokoto talks come just months after ASUU suspended its last nationwide strike, following promises of reform and improved funding — promises the union now says remain largely unfulfilled.
With the new academic session around the corner, students and parents are on edge, fearing another disruption to the school calendar. The Federal Government has yet to officially respond to the latest warning.
All eyes are now on Sokoto — and Abuja — as the countdown to a possible university shutdown begins.