Nigeria, July 8 -- The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members in branches where June salaries remain unpaid to stay away from work, warning that a nationwide strike could commence if the government continues to delay wage payments.

In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, Chris Piwuna, ASUU President, clarified that the union is not currently on an indefinite strike, contrary to what is seen online.

However, Mr Piwuna said the union is prepared to escalate its action if the federal government fails to pay lecturers' July salaries by the end of the month.

"This is not an indefinite strike. We have told our members to go by the 'no pay, no work' policy. If salaries are not paid by the end of July, we w...