The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has responded to the federal government's partial payment of withheld salaries, revealing that members received only two out of the seven months owed.

Comrade Salahu Mohammed Lawal, ASUU Abuja zonal coordinator, made the announcement during a press conference in Abuja on Monday, February 19, 2024.

The partial release of salaries came after President Bola Tinubu approved the release of four out of the eight months withheld salaries in October 2023.

These salaries were withheld following an eight-month strike by university-based unions in 2022, in response to the 'No Work, No Pay' policy implemented by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Lawal expressed dissatisfaction with the partial payments, stating that they fell significantly short of the union's expectations.

He described the two-month payment as "far below the expectation of the union" and highlighted that it weakened the morale of members and the union's trust in government promises.

ASUU called on all stakeholders involved to rectify the situation and fulfill their obligations regarding the withheld salaries.

Lawal urged the federal government to conclude, sign, and promptly implement the Prof Nimi Briggs Committee on Renegotiated Agreement, noting the importance of addressing outstanding allowances and arrears.

Furthermore, ASUU stressed the need for the government to fulfill its promises, including the payment of all withheld salaries, promotion arrears, and Earned Academic Allowances (EAA).

They also called for an end to the proliferation of universities and appealed for adequate funding for existing institutions instead of establishing new ones.

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Lolzzz.. If the government says good morning, there's absolutely nothing good about that evening

That's how it should be. You worked partially by continuing research and other public responsibilities so accept the part payment.

Where has all the money supposed to be saved from subsidy gone to?

They should be happy for even receiving anything at all cos they didn't work for it.

Kai! Government job good small ooo, just wake up one day declare strike cos you no like condition of service after every every dem go still pay you.

Fools, yes fools that's who this people called ASSU are. PBAT doesn't owe you anything, if he is been magnanimous enough to pay you 2 months for a money Buhari did not pay you, you should be appreciative and not behaving like nonentities.
If you so much need that money, go and meet Buhari that owe you.

Tinubu’ made no promise before the elections except the one he will snatch the ballot and run with it. He has not fulfilled any of the promises he made since May 29th

Strategy to keep the students back in school because if the students are not busy in this season of serial protests all over the nation, that will be endsars season 2.

Paying 2 months out of 7 is still commendable anyway

APC army on this thread will be celebrating this as achievement ..... Smiles

2 months paid out of 7 months without any work whatsoever.

ASUU fumed.

Elders in the house should help us look into this matter.

2 out of 7 is still fair....am sure if they ask Nigerians to Rate this BAT tenure he no go see 2 sef

Atleast something was cleared

Buhari4dullard:
Where has all the money supposed to be saved from subsidy gone to?

No money was saved from subsidy removal

Ok we are getting there

Quarter bread is better than none... What of we non teaching staff wey no see anything nkor?

is it that you are deaf you do not know what landing cost is anymore or you have not heard the landing cost to bring petrol is way above what you are paying foe it now or you want Tinubu to adjust the price appropriately so you can wail even more.

Buhari4dullard:
Where has all the money supposed to be saved from subsidy gone to?

FG is already sensing the mood of the nation, they want to try to assuage some stubborn unions in the event a nationwide protest erupts. Bola Tinubu led government at inception courted the elites, National Assembly, judges, politicians across party lines and thought it was all settled, but the pushback will come from the people and all these people can’t do anything about it. The state of the nation is terrible to say the least.

Half is better than none oh ASUU

It will surely go round and touch EVERYBODY.

Me trying to explain Thuvb policies and decisions.

Buhari4dullard:
Where has all the money supposed to be saved from subsidy gone to?

The monthly allocation being given to your Governor has since increased since the removal of subsidy

Asiwaju

Buhari4dullard:
Where has all the money supposed to be saved from subsidy gone to?

They bought bullets proof SUVs for themselves and their families, we Nigerians was over joyed by that, so we did not complain. More SUVs to them.

ASUU can Jones ehh

Haha, ASUU and it's issues

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It is well.

Tinubu didn't promise anyone anything he simply said it was his turn 💯

The comments here are sad. It shows Nigerians don't really know their rights that it's now regarded as a privilege

kunle4toyeyaho:
The monthly allocation being given to your Governor has since increased since the removal of subsidy

It didn't increase. It's called inflation

Quite sad and the money has lost its value due to biting inflation.
Many among them have died before the money came.

But it wasn't Tinubu that owed you Mr ASUU and by the way you guys didn't even work for the money you are asking for.

We begged you ASUU to return to work by pitying the innocent students do you hear us? No. Haven't said this it is no justification owing you but pls Mr ASUU calm down for now.