The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has revealed that more than 200 lecturers have resigned from a university in Kaduna State over inadequate remuneration. The union is now threatening an indefinite strike if the situation is not addressed.
At a congress meeting held on August 12, ASUU's Kaduna State chapter (ASUU-KASU) disclosed the mass exodus, attributing it to poor pay. The development comes ahead of the union's national executive council meeting scheduled for August 8 and 9 at the University of Abuja.
The mass resignation highlights the deepening crisis in Nigeria's public university system, where poor working conditions and low salaries continue to drive academics away. This trend threatens the quality of education and the future of the country's tertiary institutions.
ASUU has long been vocal about the need for improved funding and better welfare for lecturers. The union's threat of an indefinite strike could further disrupt academic activities if the government fails to intervene.
For now, students and stakeholders await the outcome of the upcoming national executive council meeting, which may decide on the next course of action. The situation underscores the urgent need for sustainable solutions to the recurring challenges facing Nigerian universities.