National Jubilation As Tinubu Orders Release Of Lecturers’ Withheld Salaries Over ASUU Strike

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted a partial waiver of the ‘No Work, No Pay’ Order that was imposed on striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). 

This decision comes following the conclusion of an eight-month industrial action initiated on February 14, 2022, and officially terminated on October 17, 2022.

The announcement was made by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

The president invoked the Principle of the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy to provide relief to the affected ASUU members.

However, this waiver comes with a crucial condition.

The Federal Ministry of Education and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment are required to establish a Document of Understanding (DoU).

This document will confirm that this exceptional waiver granted by the President will be the final one extended to ASUU and all other Education Sector Unions.

President Tinubu’s decision is rooted in his commitment to alleviating the challenges associated with the implementation of key economic reforms in the country.

Additionally, it acknowledges the faithful implementation of terms agreed upon during productive negotiations between ASUU and the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Under this exceptional waiver, striking ASUU members will receive four months of salary accruals out of the eight months that were withheld during their eight-month industrial action.

This move is expected to bring relief to the academic community and foster a more conducive environment for higher education in Nigeria.