ASUU-FG Deal: Promises on Paper, But Funding Questions Threaten Nigerian Universities
The newly signed ASUU-Federal Government deal has raised hopes of ending Nigeria’s chronic university strikes—but experts are already questioning whether the promises are financially feasible.
The agreement covers salary increases, pensions, maternity leave, research funding, and legal reforms aimed at improving the academic environment. On paper, the deal looks transformative, with lecturers set to get up to 40% pay hikes, a ₦30 billion stabilisation fund, and a commitment to fund a National Research Council at 1% of GDP.
However, critics, including Dr. Nasir Aminu, warn that these commitments are not reflected in the 2026 budget, making implementation uncertain. With Nigeria’s education ministry budget at ₦2.4 trillion and government revenue struggling to meet targets, promises like funding research with ₦3 trillion annually may be impossible without severe cuts or additional borrowing.
Experts fear that while the deal may prevent strikes in the short term, structural funding gaps and political maneuvering could push universities back into crisis—potentially undermining decades of progress in Nigerian higher education.
The ASUU-FG deal is a lesson in optimism versus reality: bold promises are commendable, but without solid financing, they remain words on paper.
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