The Federal Government has indeed enforced a “No Work, No Pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) who are participating in the ongoing nationwide strike. This directive, signed by Minister of Education Tunji Alausa on October 13, 2025, instructs vice-chancellors of federal universities to:
– Implement No Work, No Pay: Withhold salaries for lecturers who fail to report for duty during the strike period.
– Conduct Roll Call: Carry out a physical headcount of all academic staff to identify those present and working, and those absent or participating in the strike.
– Submit Compliance Report: Provide a detailed report to the Ministry of Education within seven days, highlighting staff members who are present and working, and those who are absent or on strike.
The policy excludes members of the Congress of University Academics (CONUA) and the National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), who are not part of the strike. The National Universities Commission (NUC) will monitor compliance and submit a consolidated report.
