FG Orders Strict Enforcement of ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy as ASUU Begins Nationwide Strike
– Top Tori News The Tinubu-led Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of all federal universities to immediately enforce the “No Work, No Pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) who have embarked on a nationwide strike beginning today, Monday, October 14, 2025. The directive was contained in a circular dated October 13, 2025, signed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and obtained by Lagos Reporters. According to the circular, the Ministry of Education expressed deep concern over ASUU’s decision to resume industrial action despite ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to address their grievances. The government warned that it would no longer tolerate breaches of labour laws or disruptions to the academic calendar. “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 fai...