The Federal Government has committed to averting future strike actions within the higher education sector, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu.
Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this disclosure during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television.
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He affirmed that the government is determined to ensure stability in universities and other tertiary institutions.
“The President has directed that not again in this very country will ASUU or tertiary institution trade unions go on strike,” he stated.
Dr. Alausa said ongoing discussions are being held with stakeholders across the tertiary education space, including Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU).
“It is just not promising, there has to be a lot of relationship building. Beyond that, the government is meeting its obligation with these unions.
“That is what has been lacking in the past governments. They sit with these unions, they are very good people. Over the years, government will just renege on those agreements,” he explained.
He also dismissed concerns over an imminent strike, reaffirming the administration’s focus on constructive engagement and honoring existing commitments.
While reviewing ongoing reforms in the education sector, the minister stated that improvements are already being seen—especially in global university rankings, where some Nigerian public institutions are beginning to gain recognition.
His comments follow the decision by the ASUU chapter at Yobe State University to end its strike, which began on July 11, 2025, to press home demands on the state government.
