The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Federal University Kashere branch (ASUU-FUK), has commenced an Active Non-Compliance (ANC) action over what it described as the unlawful reduction of salaries of its members by the Federal Government.
Here are the key things to know:
1. The action started on August 13
ASUU-FUK commenced the action following an emergency branch congress held on August 13, 2026.
The union said the decision followed unsuccessful efforts to resolve the salary dispute with the university management.
2. The union is protesting salary reductions
ASUU-FUK said the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement was implemented across universities in January 2026 following a Federal Government circular.
However, it alleged that the salaries of its members were reduced in July 2026, describing the development as a breach of the agreement.
3. ASUU says it tried to resolve the issue
The branch said it engaged the Vice-Chancellor through written communications and physical meetings in an attempt to resolve the matter.
According to the union, the engagements failed to produce a solution.
4. The action was directed by ASUU’s NEC
ASUU-FUK said it commenced the action in line with a directive from the union’s National Executive Council.
The branch said the ANC resolution was reached at a pre-NEC meeting held in Benin in 2025.
5. It is not a full strike
Active Non-Compliance is a form of industrial action where ASUU members withdraw cooperation from specified official duties without necessarily declaring a full strike.
6. Teaching and examination duties are affected
Members have been directed to withdraw from teaching, examination preparation, administration and marking.
They are also expected to suspend supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research.
7. Academic meetings and committees are affected
Members have also been directed to withdraw from statutory university meetings and committees, as well as other specified academic and administrative engagements.
8. ASUU wants the full salaries restored
The union described the action as “regrettable but necessary,” saying it is aimed at compelling the Federal Government to honour the 2025 agreement and restore the full salaries of affected members.
ASUU-FUK also urged the Federal Government and university management to expedite efforts to resolve the dispute, expressing hope that a timely resolution would allow its members to return to normal academic duties.
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