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Nigeria admits nearly one million students into its universities every year—but can the system truly support them?

This documentary examines the deep-rooted crisis in Nigeria’s public university system, focusing on the recurring strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and what they mean for students, lecturers, parents, and the nation’s future.

Through student testimonies, expert analysis, and historical context, the film explores:

Overcrowded classrooms and failing infrastructure

Poor lecturer remuneration and broken government agreements

The contrast between public and private universities

The origins and evolution of ASUU from the 1960s to today

The impact of military rule, IMF/World Bank policies, and structural adjustment programmes

The role of TETFund in keeping Nigerian universities afloat

Brain drain and the mass exit of Nigerian academics abroad

Why students spend 6–7 years completing four-year degrees

The documentary traces key moments, including the 1988 and 1992 ASUU strikes, the 2009 Federal Government–ASUU agreement, and the 234-day strike of 2022, one of the longest in Nigerian history.

While ASUU has fought for university autonomy, funding, and fair wages, critics argue that prolonged strikes have inflicted lasting damage on students and weakened public trust in the system. With Nigeria spending less than 7% of its national budget on education, the film asks hard questions:

Can Nigerian universities be saved?
Is strike action still effective—or is a new strategy needed?

This is a must-watch documentary for students, parents, policymakers, educators, and anyone concerned about the future of education in Nigeria.