The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has once again clashed with the Federal Government over policies affecting the education sector, declaring a nationwide protest slated for August 26, 2025.
ASUU leaders say the government’s new Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) is a “diversion of focus”, insisting that the real issues facing Nigerian universities remain unresolved.
🔎 Why ASUU Is Protesting
According to the union, the planned protest is driven by:
Unpaid salaries & arrears still owed to university staff.
Poor funding of public universities, leaving infrastructure in disrepair.
Government neglect of collective agreements signed with ASUU in previous years.
Opposition to the staff loan scheme, which ASUU describes as “misguided” when the priority should be restoring funding and autonomy to universities.
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🗣️ What ASUU Is Saying
A spokesperson for the union explained:
> “The government is trying to paint loans as solutions to deep-rooted problems. Our members do not need debt — they need their salaries, research grants, and a conducive academic environment.”
⚠️ Impact on Students
If the protest holds nationwide, it could disrupt ongoing academic activities across universities. Students may experience delays in lectures, practicals, and assessments. ASUU has however assured that the action is to “save public education from collapse”, not to punish students.
✅ What’s Next
The union is calling on the government to act quickly before the August 26 deadline, warning that the protest could escalate into a strike action if their demands remain ignored.
✍️ Author’s Note (UNIHUB CONNECT TV)
This development adds to the growing tension in Nigeria’s education sector. While ASUU pushes for better funding and working conditions, students continue to bear the brunt of repeated crises. UNIHUB CONNECT TV will bring you live updates on the outcome of the protest.
📢 Call to Action (CTA)
👉 What do you think about ASUU’s planned protest?
Do you believe it will bring lasting change to Nigeria’s education sector, or will it add more disruption for students?
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