Author: Professor Mustapha Abubakar

FOR decades, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has stood as a formidable voice in Nigeria’s educational landscape, defending the rights of university lecturers, demanding improved funding, and resisting policies that threaten the integrity of public education. Its legacy is undeniable. From securing better working conditions to challenging unjust government actions like the “No Work, No Pay” policy, ASUU has fought valiantly. But today, we must ask a difficult question: Has the strike strategy outlived its usefulness? The Diminishing Returns Of Strike Actions: Strikes were once ASUU’s most potent weapon. They drew national attention, forced negotiations, and yielded tangible…