The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that talks with the Federal Government are progressing positively amid its ongoing two-week warning strike.

In a Strike Bulletin No. 2 issued by the National Strike Coordinating Committee (NSCC) and signed by Dr. Christopher Piwuna, the union confirmed that negotiations have kicked off and that some key issues are already seeing movement.

According to the bulletin, ASUU has recorded progress in several critical areas, including the release of third-party deductions, payment of promotion arrears, integration of Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) into the mainstream salary structure, and the resolution of land disputes involving the University of Abuja. The union also noted that cases of member victimisation at Kogi State University, Lagos State University, and the Federal University of Technology, Owerri are being addressed.

ASUU praised its members for their unity and resilience throughout the industrial action, describing their commitment as “exemplary.”

“Our members have shown remarkable dedication to the struggle. We must remain united and resolute in the few days ahead,” the statement read.

The ongoing warning strike, which began last Monday, has disrupted academic activities across public universities nationwide. It is expected to end next week Monday, with many hopeful that the latest round of discussions will lead to a lasting resolution.