The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has said it expects students and lecturers to return for academic activities on Saturday, October 22, 2026.
ASUU: The announcement follows the suspension of the eight-month industrial action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Thursday, October 14, 2026.
ASUU embarked on strike on February 14, 2026, and suspended the strike on October 14, 2026, eight months later.
The UNN, in a memo dated October 14, 2026, and signed by its Ag. Registrar, Dr. A.N. Egbosionu, directed all students to return to campus on Saturday, October 22, adding that lectures would continue for the yet-to-be-completed 2026/2027 academic session on Monday, October 24.
According to the memo, lectures will run for five days, from Monday, October 22, to Friday, October 29, and revision will follow from Monday, October 31, to Friday, November 4, 2026.
Second-semester examinations are to commence from Monday, November 7, to Saturday, November 26, 2026.
The university also stated in the memo that the 2026/2027 academic session will commence on Saturday, December 3, 2026.
More universities have continued to announce their resumption dates, as some others await resolution from their chapters’ congresses.
List of Universities And Their Resumption Dates
This is a sequel to the suspension of the eight-month strike embarked upon on February 14 by the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Friday.
Bayero University
The management of Bayero University, Kano, has announced October 24, 2026, as the resumption date for academic activities.
A statement by BUK’s Deputy Registrar, Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, said the university’s management, after its meeting on Thursday, October 13, 2026, approved the resumption date.
“Consequently, students are to resume academic activities with effect from Monday, October 24, 2026,’’ the statement stated.
University of Nigeria
Similarly, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has announced October 22 as the resumption date for academic activities.
A memo signed by the university’s Registrar, dated October 14, indicated that students are to return to campus on Saturday, October 22, 2026, while lectures for the second semester will resume on Monday, October 24.
Usmanu Danfodiyo University
However, ASUU Chapter, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has disclosed that the union is waiting for the outcome of the school Senate meeting on the resumption of classes.
The chapter’s Chairman, Prof Muhammed Almustapha, said, “Based on the rules and regulations guiding university education, academic activities can only resume after the meeting of the Senate, where school calendars will be approved accordingly.”
Other universities that have announced their resumption dates following the suspension of the strike by ASUU include Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye – October 17, 2026; Bayero University, Kano – October 24, 2026; Alex Ekweme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike – October 24, 2026; University of Nigeria, Nsukka – October 22, 2026; and Federal University Owerri – October 17, 2026.
Others are Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike – October 17, 2026; Sule Lamido University, Karfin-Hausa – October 31, 2026; University of Port Harcourt, Port-Harcourt – October 17, 2026; Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa – October 30, 2026; Federal University, Dutsin-Ma – October 16, 2026; Federal University, Lokoja – October 24, 2026; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko – October 17, 2026, and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso – October 17, 2026.
FAQs
Why are universities announcing new resumption dates after ASUU suspension?
Universities are announcing new resumption dates following the suspension of strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Once the strike is called off or suspended, individual universities release their academic calendars to resume lectures, examinations, and other academic activities.
Do all universities resume on the same date after an ASUU strike?
No, universities do not resume on the same date. Each institution has its own Senate and management, which decide resumption dates based on preparedness, internal schedules, and academic adjustments. For example, schools like University of Lagos and University of Ibadan may resume on different dates depending on their revised academic calendar.
How can students confirm their university’s official resumption date?
Students can confirm their resumption date through their university’s official website, verified social media pages, campus notices, or official press releases from the school management. It is important to avoid relying on unverified information from unofficial sources.
Will academic activities resume immediately after the announced date?
Yes, academic activities such as lectures, registrations, and examinations usually begin shortly after resumption. However, some universities may allow a short grace period for registration and course adjustments before full academic activities commence.