The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ibadan Zone, has issued a fresh warning of an impending total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike over the failure of some state governments to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement.
The warning was contained in a press conference held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, where the union accused the governments of Oyo State and Kwara State of failing to honour the agreement signed with lecturers.
ASUU Ibadan Zone, which comprises University of Ibadan, University of Ilorin, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Osun State University, Kwara State University, and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, said only Osun State University has fully implemented the agreement and paid arrears as required.
According to the union, lecturers in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Kwara State University, and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education remain excluded from the benefits of the agreement six months after its commencement.
ASUU described the delay as “provocative and unjust,” accusing the governors and visitors of the affected institutions of failing to provide the necessary financial backing for implementation.
“The patience of our congresses in these universities has been exhausted,” the union said, adding that members in the affected institutions have already begun mobilization for industrial action.
The union specifically demanded that the next salaries of lecturers in the affected universities must reflect the CATA component and other allowances contained in the agreement.
It also insisted that all arrears dating back to January 2026 must be paid without further delay.
ASUU warned that any continued failure or delay by the affected state governments would leave it with no option but to embark on a full shutdown of academic activities.
The union, however, commended the Governing Councils of the affected universities for their efforts in addressing the issue.
Beyond the industrial dispute, ASUU also expressed concern over the worsening security situation in parts of Oyo State, sympathising with victims of insecurity and calling for the safe return of those in captivity.
The union particularly mentioned recent incidents affecting students, teachers, and school administrators in Esin-ele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area, stressing that education can only thrive in a peaceful and secure environment.
ASUU concluded by urging the governors of Oyo and Kwara States to act swiftly to prevent a fresh disruption of academic activities across the affected universities.
