The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sounded a fresh warning to the Federal Government over continued salary delays, stating that its members in university branches yet to receive their June wages have been instructed to stay away from work. The union further warned that if lecturers’ July salaries are not paid by the end of the month, a nationwide strike could be declared.

ASUU President, Dr. Chris Piwuna, made this known on Tuesday while clarifying the status of the union’s current action. He emphasized that contrary to some media reports, ASUU is not currently on an indefinite nationwide strike. However, the union is enforcing a “no pay, no work” policy in response to what it describes as consistent breaches of trust by the government.

“This is not an indefinite strike,” Piwuna stated. “We have told our members to go by the ‘no pay, no work’ policy. If salaries are not paid by the end of July, we will stop work again. It’s that simple.”

The directive affects only branches where June salaries remain unpaid. Piwuna confirmed that universities where outstanding salaries have been settled—such as the University of Abuja and the University of Jos—have since resumed academic activities.

“Those who commenced the strike and their salaries have been paid are back to work. At least I can confirm to you that the University of Jos is back to work,” he said. “Also, UniAbuja is not on strike because their salaries were paid yesterday. But all those who are being owed June salary are not at work.”

Dr. Piwuna noted that the inability of unpaid lecturers to meet their professional responsibilities stems from the financial strain caused by the delayed remuneration, which, he stressed, is unacceptable in a country that claims to value education.