Lectures who are members of the Congress of University Academics (CONUA) are not taking part in the ongoing nationwide strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
ASUU members Monday midnight commenced a two-week warning strike nationwide over a unmet demands they entered into with the Federal Government.
The FG has reacted to the strike declaring it as illegal just as it threatened to involve the no-work, no-pay rule.
While declaring their non participation in the ASUU strike, CONUA’s president, Niyi Sunmonu, reports of its involvement in the ongoing strike were false.
CONUA said it is committed to maintaining academic stability through constructive dialogue and peaceful engagement with the government and other stakeholders.
“It is important to emphasize that CONUA has no basis at this time to declare a dispute or embark on any strike action,” Sunmonu stated.
Sunmonu told CONUA members to continue performing their academic and administrative duties as expected.
He said its still protesting after its initial exclusion from the renegotiation committee of the 2009 agreement between academic staff and the federal government, which was inaugurated in October 2024.
“The union formally protested this exclusion, which eventually culminated in a meeting with the minister of education on 11 September 2025,” the statement added.
“We are pleased to note that the ministry of education has recently expanded the committee, fulfilling that promise.
“Until CONUA is formally brought to the table and any of the issues it has presented to the federal government becomes subjects of dispute, there is no foundation whatsoever for any strike action by CONUA.
“Resolutions from nationwide congresses following the 11 September meeting, the national leadership reported the outcome to members across universities, after which congresses were held between 18 and 24 September 2025.
“At these congresses, members unanimously reaffirmed CONUA’s principled stance that no strike action should be taken and that engagement, not disruption, remains the best path forward for the Nigerian university system.”
The union told university vice-chancellors to ensure the safety and protection of CONUA members in continuing their legitimate duties.
