The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said university lecturers are opting to engage in non-academic activities to make a living as its strike action lingers.

ASUU has been on strike since February 14 over improved welfare, revitalization of public universities and academic autonomy among other demands.

Speaking to newsmen, ASUU’s President Professor EMMANUEL OSODEKE said the government’s decision not to meet the union’s demands is hurting the nation.

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Allied and Education Institutions (NASU) on Saturday suspended their strike actions after the Federal Government committed 50 billion naira to pay earned allowances for university staff, including ASUU’s.

However, activities in public universities are expected to remain limited as ASUU remains on strike.

The union has insisted the government must pay for the six months during which its members exited classrooms.