The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has given the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) a seven-day ultimatum to resolve their dispute and avert another strike that could disrupt the academic calendar.
In a statement signed by its president, Olushola Oladoja, on Wednesday, NANS expressed concern over renewed tension between the government and ASUU, warning that students would not tolerate further disruptions.
Oladoja said Nigeria had enjoyed two uninterrupted academic years under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing the looming strike as a threat to that progress. He urged both sides to find a lasting solution within a week, noting that many students now rely on education loans and cannot afford extended semesters.
He commended Tinubu’s reforms, including the education loan scheme and TETFund interventions, but blamed poor communication and delayed implementation of agreements for the current crisis.
Oladoja also urged President Tinubu to personally intervene to prevent the loss of stability achieved in the education sector. ASUU had declared a warning strike on Monday after a 14-day ultimatum expired, citing unmet demands over unpaid salaries, revitalisation funds, and implementation of the renegotiated 2009 agreement.
