List of Schools Wey Dey Under ASUU for Nigeria (2025 Full Gist)

If you be student for Naija or you dey plan enter university soon, one thing wey you gatz understand na the matter of ASUU. For Nigeria university life, if ASUU cough, many schools go catch cold.

ASUU mean Academic Staff Union of Universities. Na the union wey carry all the lecturers from federal and most state universities join body to fight for better salary, good school facilities, and beta welfare. If government no gree hear them, dem fit go strike — and that one fit hold students like say them press pause on their future.

But e no be all universities dey under ASUU o. Na only public universities — mostly federal and some state — dey under their control. Private universities no join dem.

This article go give you:

• Full list of all universities wey dey under ASUU as of 2025

• The difference between ASUU and non-ASUU schools

• Why ASUU dey strike

• Advantages and disadvantages to study for ASUU school

• Tips to survive university wahala if ASUU go on strike

Make we begin!

🔍 Wetin Be ASUU?

ASUU na union wey start since 1978 to protect the rights of university lecturers for Nigeria. Dem dey fight for things like:

• Better salary

• Good working environment

• Proper funding of public universities

• Research grants for lecturers

• University autonomy (make politicians no dey control everything)

So anytime wey ASUU and federal/state government no gree on agreement, dem go shout “Strike!” — and students go pack load go house. Sometimes strike fit last 1 month, sometimes 8 months or even reach one year!

🎓 Federal Universities Wey Dey Under ASUU (2025)

Here na complete list of all federal universities wey still dey under ASUU for 2025. If you wan choose school and you no wan chop strike, better look well.

1. University of Lagos (UNILAG) – Lagos

2. University of Ibadan (UI) – Oyo

3. University of Benin (UNIBEN) – Edo

4. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) – Enugu

5. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) – Zaria, Kaduna

6. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) – Osun

7. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) – Kwara

8. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) – Rivers

9. University of Calabar (UNICAL) – Cross River

10. University of Jos (UNIJOS) – Plateau

11. Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) – Imo

12. Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) – Ondo

13. Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) – Niger

14. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) – Anambra

15. Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS) – Sokoto

16. Bayero University Kano (BUK) – Kano

17. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) – Bauchi

18. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) – Ogun

19. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) – Ekiti

20. Federal University, Lafia (FULAFIA) – Nasarawa

21. Federal University, Lokoja (FULOKOJA) – Kogi

22. Federal University, Dutse (FUD) – Jigawa

23. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) – Katsina

24. Federal University, Gashua (FUGASHUA) – Yobe

25. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUAU) – Abia

26. Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) – Kebbi

27. Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) – Ebonyi

28. Federal University, Wukari (FUWUKARI) – Taraba

29. Modibbo Adama University (MAUTECH) – Adamawa

30. Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil – Kano

31. Nigerian Defence Academy (Academic Arm) – Kaduna

32. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) – FCT

Note: Some of these universities fit get ASUU chapters wey sometimes dey active, sometimes not too strong. But all of them still under ASUU umbrella.

🏛️ State Universities Wey Dey Under ASUU

ASUU no dey only federal level. Some state universities still dey part of the union.

Here be some state universities wey dey under ASUU as of 2025:

1. Lagos State University (LASU) – Lagos

2. Benue State University (BSU) – Benue

3. Kaduna State University (KASU) – Kaduna

4. Ekiti State University (EKSU) – Ekiti

5. Kogi State University (now Prince Abubakar Audu University, PAAU) – Kogi

6. Delta State University (DELSU) – Delta

7. Imo State University (IMSU) – Imo

8. Abia State University (ABSU) – Abia

9. Rivers State University (RSU) – Rivers

10. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) – Enugu

11. Taraba State University (TSU) – Taraba

12. Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) – Nasarawa

13. Ambrose Alli University (AAU) – Edo

14. Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) – Ogun

15. Cross River State University (CRUTECH) – Cross River

16. Gombe State University (GSU) – Gombe

17. Sokoto State University (SSU) – Sokoto

18. Borno State University (BOSU) – Borno

19. Yobe State University (YSU) – Yobe

Some other state universities like Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and Kwara State University (KWASU) no dey actively participate for ASUU matters, dem dey do their own.

❌ Universities Wey No Dey Under ASUU

If you be person wey no wan any strike at all, then you fit consider these universities:

Private Universities

None of the private universities dey under ASUU. Examples:

• Covenant University

• Babcock University

• Afe Babalola University

• Bowen University

• Redeemer’s University

• Lead City University

• Igbinedion University

• Caleb University

These schools dey operate like business – once you pay, class go start. No ASUU wahala. But dem cost plenty sha.

⚖️ Why ASUU Dey Go Strike Every Time?

People dey always ask, “Wetin ASUU dey find wey dem dey strike like this?” Na some of these reasons:

• Government no dey fulfill agreement wey dem sign

• Salary no dey increase or dem dey owe lecturers

• University buildings, lab and equipment dey bad

• ASUU want make school better, but government no dey invest

• Lecturers dey suffer for pension, benefits, and allowance

ASUU go give warning strike, then total strike if matter no change. Na students go suffer pass, but dem believe say na for the good of education system.

👍🏽 Advantages of ASUU Schools

Even though dem dey strike, ASUU schools still get many benefits:

• School fee cheap – Compared to private schools, you go pay less

• Better lecturers – Most of the best brains dey public schools

• Big campuses – Federal and state unis get land, hostels, facilities

• Recognition – Degrees from ASUU schools dey recognized everywhere

👎🏽 Disadvantages of ASUU Schools

• Strike palava – One semester fit turn one year

• Overcrowded classes – Sometimes 500 people dey one lecture hall

• Poor facilities – Some schools no get better lab, hostel or toilet

• Slow academic calendar – You no go sabi when you go graduate

💡 Tips to Survive ASUU Strike as a Student

1. Get Side Hustle – Learn skill or start business while you wait

2. Read on your own – No wait make school resume before you study

3. Join online class or certification – Use internet train yourself

4. Stay updated – Follow ASUU news and know when strike go end

5. Stay Positive – No let delay make you give up

🔚 Conclusion

Now you don get the full list of schools wey dey under ASUU for 2025. If you plan enter university, make you shine your eye and understand how the system be.

No be say ASUU bad, dem just dey fight for better life for lecturers and quality education. But if you no wan stress, you fit consider schools wey no dey under ASUU.

Whether you go public or private university, the main thing be say make you focus, work hard, and no give up on your dreams. Education sweet, but for Naija, you go need small patience join am.