The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos chapter, has raised the alarm over the possible return of industrial action in Nigerian Public Universities, citing the Federal Government's failure to fully implement the 2025 FGN ASUU Agreement signed on 23rd December, 2025.

Branch chairman Prof. Joseph Molwus issued the warning on Monday at a press conference, stating that the Union's National Executive Council convened at Modibbo Adama University on 9th and 10th May, 2026, to review the state of implementation and found delays and distortions across federal and state universities.

"The National Executive Council of ASUU met at Modibbo Adama University on 9th and 10th May 2026 and reviewed the state of the union and the level of implementation of the 2025 FGN ASUU Agreement," Molwus stated, adding that growing frustration among lecturers could trigger another round of industrial unrest if the government failed to act urgently.

On outstanding welfare matters, the Union lamented the continued non payment of three and a half months' salaries withheld during the 2022 strike, promotion arrears, salary shortfalls linked to the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System, unpaid wage awards, and unremitted third party deductions. ASUU insisted that lecturers had fulfilled all academic responsibilities following the strike and should not be denied their entitlements.

The union also faulted the federal government's unilateral creation of the National Research and Innovation Development Fund, describing it as inconsistent with the terms of the agreement. It further criticised plans to denominate the fund in United States dollars, warning the move could expose Nigeria to additional foreign debt risks.

ASUU commended Sa'adu Zungur University, Gadau, and Ekiti State University for fully implementing the salary component of the agreement, and urged other Institutions and State Governments to follow their example.

The Union additionally condemned the reversal of the Mother Tongue Policy, plans to establish a Coventry University campus in Nigeria, and proposals to scrap courses deemed irrelevant, describing each as retrogressive. Concerns were also raised over insecurity, economic hardship, and political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

ASUU called on the Federal and State Governments to implement the agreement in full without further delay to prevent another shutdown of Public Universities.