The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) chapter, has warned that payment of outstanding salaries owed lecturers will not prevent another round of industrial action unless the Ondo State Government implements the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement.
The union disclosed that it had completed internal procedures for a fresh strike and was only awaiting approval from its national leadership, noting that the action could involve all three state-owned universities in Ondo.
AAUA lecturers have been on an indefinite strike since July 10 over unpaid salaries.
Speaking on Monday, AAUA ASUU Chairman, Dr. Boluwaji Oshodi, said the union had received information that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had released funds to offset salary arrears but insisted the strike would only be suspended after members received payment alerts.
“Government has not spoken to us directly. We have heard that funds have been released, but as a union, we don’t work with promises. We work with action. Until we receive salary alerts, we will not believe the money has been released,” Oshodi said.
According to him, lecturers are currently owed salaries for May, June and July.
He added that beyond the salary issue, ASUU was preparing for another industrial action over the non-implementation of the 2025 ASUU/Federal Government agreement.
“Even if this particular strike is suspended, there is a pending strike that can commence at any time if the 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement is not implemented in our university,” he said.
Oshodi warned that the planned action would extend beyond AAUA to Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) and the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED).
“This one will be brutal because it will involve all three Ondo State-owned universities. AAUA, OAUSTECH and UNIMED will embark on the strike at the same time,” he stated.
He noted that the agreement, which took effect in January 2026, has already been implemented in federal universities and several state owned institutions, leaving Ondo lecturers feeling disadvantaged.
Meanwhile, the AAUA management said Governor Aiyedatiwa had approved a special intervention fund to enable the institution meet its financial obligations and urged students to remain calm while payment processes are being concluded.
AAUA: Salary payment won’t stop fresh strike – ASUU warns Aiyedatiwa