ASUU, a prominent union representing academic staff in Nigerian universities, often engages in strikes and negotiations with the government, impacting the academic calendars of affected institutions. This list aims to shed light on universities that have managed to maintain consistent academic activities without being affected by ASUU strikes during the specified academic year. Given the challenging clime of the Nigerian educational system, it comes as no surprise that one of the crucial steps most postsecondary students take whilst seeking admission is the identification of institutions not affiliated with ASUU. Why, you may wonder? This is because the ASUU strike has become a tradition and regular occurrence in Nigeria’s higher education system.
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The continuous and rather consistent strikes do not auger well for the majority of the Nigerian students as it only leads to protracted delays in the overall study duration. Thus, you see students spend longer time in the University than necessary for their respective disciplines. In light of this situation, this article delves deeply into the list of universities that are not affiliated with ASUU.
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Brief Overview Of ASUU
ASUU, also known as the Academic Staff Union of Universities, was founded in 1978 as a union for academic employees in universities in Nigeria. The Union was a key player in the 1980s opposition to the military regime. In 1988, the union organised a nationwide strike to demand fair pay and university autonomy. On August 7, 1988, though, ASUU was deemed unlawful and all of its assets were seized. Although it was permitted to resume in 1990, a subsequent strike on August 23, 1992, led to its prohibition once more.
However, an agreement was reached on September 3 that took into account a number of the union’s demands, including the right of employees to participate in collective bargaining. In 1994 and 1996, the ASUU planned new strikes in response to the firing of workers under Sani Abacha’s military regime.
ASUU is a labour union that, according to its founders, has an objective that revolves around the regulation of interactions between academic employees and employers, the promotion of participation in the university system and national activities as well as protecting and advancing the socio-economic and cultural interests of the country.
It’s important to highlight that there are universities that aren’t under the umbrella of ASUU, and vice versa; thus, both exist. For the most part, a vast majority of private institutions aren’t under ASUU since they do not rely on the government for payroll or other forms of financial aid. So there is no logical reason for them to be a part of ASUU or participate in any of their strikes. On the other hand, though, ASUU is affiliated with certain state universities as well as practically all government-owned universities in Nigeria.
On that note, below is a list of universities not under ASUU.
1. Federal Universities Not Under ASUU in Nigeria
2. University of Nigeria, Nsukka
3. University of Ilorin
State Universities Not Under ASUU in Nigeria
Some State universities in Nigeria are not under ASUU. These universities are:
1. Abia State University (ABSU)
2. Anambra State University (ANSU)
3. Delta State University (DELSU)
4. Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
5. Ekiti State University (EKSU)
6. Rivers State University (RSU)
7. Lagos State University (LASU)
Private Universities Not Under ASUU
Interestingly, all private universities in Nigeria are not under ASUU. There are 79 private Universities that are not under ASUU strike in Nigeria. See the full list below:
1. Achievers University, Owo
2. Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti State
3. Admiralty University, Ibusa Delta State
4. Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin
5. Al-Qalam University, Katsina
6. American University of Nigeria, Yola
7. Anchor University Ayobo Lagos State
8. Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan.
9. Adeleke University, Ede
10. Arthur Javis University Akpoyubo Cross River State
11. African University of Science & Technology, Abuja Augustine University
12. Atiba University Oyo
13. Baze University
14. Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo
15. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
16. Bells University of Technology, Otta
17. Bingham University, New Karu
18. Bowen University, Iwo
19. Caleb University, Lagos
20. Covenant University Ota
21. Caritas University, Enugu
22. Chrisland University
23. Christopher University Mowe
24. Crown Hill University Eiyenkorin, Kwara State
25. Clifford University Owerrinta Abia State
26. Coal City University Enugu State
27. Crawford University Igbesa
28. Crescent University
29. Dominican University, Ibadan Oyo State
30. Dominion University Ibadan
31. Edwin Clark University
32. Evangel University
33. Elizade University
34. Eko University of Medical and Health Sciences
35. Fountain University
36. Godfrey Okoye University
37. Gregory University
38. Greenfield University, Kaduna
39. Hezekiah University
40. Hallmark University
41. Igbinedion University
42. Joseph Ayo Babalola University
43. Kola Daisi University Ibadan, Oyo State
44. Kwararafa University
45. Kings University
46. Lead City University, Ibadan.
47. Landmark University
48. Legacy University, Okija Anambra State
49. Madonna University
50. Micheal & Cecilia Ibru University
51. Mcpherson University
52. Mountain Top University
53. Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
54. Novena University, Ogume
55. Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Osun State
56. Obong University, Obong Ntak
57. PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Portharcourt
58. Paul University, Awka – Anambra State
59. Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos
60. Precious Cornerstone University, Oyo
61. Renaissance University, Enugu
62. Rhema University, Obeama-Asa – Rivers State
63. Redeemer’s University, Ede
64. Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom
65. Salem University, Lokoja
66. Skyline University, Kano
67. Spiritan University, Nneochi Abia State
68. Southwestern University, Oku Owa
69. Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa.
70. Summit University
71. Tansian University, Umunya
72. Trinity University
73. University of Mkar, Mkar
74. Veritas University, Abuja
75. Westland University Iwo, Osun State
76. Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State
77. Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa – Edo State
78. Wesley University. of Science & Technology
Conclusion
It’s crucial to emphasize that, irrespective of the aforementioned list, both public universities and private institutions outside of ASUU are subject to the same oversight, regulation, and accreditation. This means that, regardless of whether you choose a federally-funded university, a state-funded university, or a private institution, you will receive the same quality education.
