Court orders ASUU to end strike

By Samantha Allen

Published: September 22, 2022 | 10:41 AM GMT

The Academic Staff Union of Universities was ordered by the National Industrial Court of Nigeria to terminate its seven-month-long strike.

Judge Polycarp Hamman issued the order on Wednesday in response to a request by the federal government for an interlocutory injunction against the ongoing ASUU strike.

ASUU has been on strike since February 14 to demand, among other things, higher university financing and a reassessment of lecturer wages.

Multiple talks between ASUU and the Federal Government had reached a deadlock.

Consequently, the federal government challenged the strike in court.

James Igwe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), filed the application seeking a court injunction preventing ASUU from extending the strike awaiting the outcome of the lawsuit brought by Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige.

Wednesday, Mr. Hamman denied ASUU’s objection to the application when he issued the order.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.