The federal government has instructed all vice-chancellors of all federal universities in Nigeria to commence enforcement of “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

This comes as members of the union proceeded on strike over government's inability o meet their outstanding demands.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa on October 13, 2025.

“In line with the provisions of the Labour Laws of the Federation, the Federal Government reiterates its position on the enforcement of the ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy in respect of any employee who fails to discharge his or her official duties during the period of strike action,” the circular reads

The circular was copied to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Permanent Secretary of Education, Pro-Chancellors of all federal universities, the Accountant-General of the Federation, and the Executive Secretary of the NUC.