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Educational Insights3 min read2026-04-29

ASUU Strike: Labour Politics and the Silence of Student Unions

The recurring Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike in Nigeria has once again brought to the forefront the complex relationship between labour politics and the current state of student activism. While ASUU has a long...

Azeez

Azeez

29 Apr 2026

ASUU Strike: Labour Politics and the Silence of Student Unions
Key takeaways
  • The recurring Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike in Nigeria has once again brought to the forefront the complex relationship between labour politics and the current state of student activism.
  • While ASUU has a long history of advocating for university staff welfare, questions are arising about the effectiveness and presence of student unions in Nigeria today.
  • A photo from August 13, 2013, shows students and workers protesting on the Lagos-Ikorodu highway against the suspension of academic activities due to a nationwide ASUU strike.

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