ASUU Reports 84 Lecturers Died in Three Months Due to Unpaid Salaries

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reported the deaths of 84 of its members between May and August 2024, citing economic hardship and unpaid salaries as contributing factors.

ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, shared this information during an appearance on Channels Television’s socio-political program “Inside Sources” with Laolu Akande.

“In the past three months, from May to August 2024, Nigerian universities lost 84 academics to death because of what our people are going through,” Osodeke stated.

He highlighted the dire situation faced by university staff, noting that the government continues to withhold salaries while implementing policies like fuel and electricity price hikes, exacerbating ongoing financial struggles.