ASUU Unaware of Plan to Release Withheld Salaries Despite President Tinubu’s Directive

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) leadership has stated that it has no knowledge of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to pay its members four out of eight months of withheld salary arrears. The National Vice President of ASUU, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, made this statement during an interview at an event in Bauchi Zone. Despite reports on October 20, 2023, regarding Tinubu’s approval of a partial waiver for ASUU members, Piwuna emphasized that the union is not informed about the alleged release of funds. Tinubu’s directive included conditions to secure a Document of Understanding, making this waiver the final one for ASUU and other education sector unions.