Because the two-week warning strike embarked upon by the Educational Workers Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its seventh day, the union has confirmed that negotiations are ongoing with the Federal Authorities’s Renegotiation Workforce led by former Head of Service, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed.
The union additionally disclosed that “progress is being recorded” on 5 of its seven-point calls for, elevating hopes of an early decision to the commercial motion.
In a bulletin to members dated October 19, 2025, and obtained by The Guardian, ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, listed the areas of progress to incorporate the discharge of third-party deductions, fee of arrears of promotions and mainstreaming of Earned Educational Allowances (EAA).
Others embrace the confiscation of College of Abuja (UNIABUJA) land, and the victimisation of members at Prince Abubakar Audu College, Lagos State College (LASU), and Federal College of Know-how, Owerri (FUTO).
Titled Strike Bulletin No. 2, the correspondence famous that some outstanding Nigerians have additionally intervened in efforts to resolve the lingering deadlock between the union and the federal government.
“Engagements are persevering with on all components of the draft renegotiated 2009 FGN-ASUU Settlement guided by the ideas of Collective Bargaining Settlement (CBA).
“We commend the resilience and braveness of our members in numerous branches, however we must always stay united and steadfast within the few days forward.
“The Department Chairperson stays the one dependable supply of data always; so attend your department congress conferences promptly,” Piwuna mentioned.
The continuing warning strike, declared final week, is a part of ASUU’s push to compel the federal government to implement pending agreements and deal with points affecting college funding, workers welfare, and institutional autonomy.
