The Federal Government has directed universities to implement the “no work, no pay” rule against ASUU members joining the nationwide strike.
The Federal Government has ordered vice-chancellors of federal universities to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) participating in the ongoing nationwide strike.
The directive, contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, and signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, was addressed to university governing councils, the Head of Service, and other key agencies.
“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,” the circular stated.
Alausa directed vice-chancellors to conduct a roll call and submit reports identifying lecturers absent from duty, stressing that salaries for the strike period must be withheld. He clarified that members of CONUA and NAMDA, who are not part of the strike, would be exempted.
The National Universities Commission was also mandated to monitor compliance and submit a consolidated report within seven days.