Okoh, Edoh Michael2023-12-142023-12-142021-04-16BEING AN MSC DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE^SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENTS OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF MASTERS (MSC) [DEGREE] IN SOCIOLOGYhttps://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/7327The Academic and Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has continuously fought against the myriad of challenges bedeviling their functions as lecturers due to the unhealthy learning environment created by both the state and Federal government of Nigeria hence the frequent industrial action by ASUU that always affect the economy of Keffi the host community severely. This study assessed the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike on the economy of Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Literature was reviewed thematically while conflict theory was reviewed and adopted for the study. The study adopted survey research design and cluster sampling to select respondents from informal business operators in Keffi. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were the statistical tools used for data analysis. The descriptive statistics involved the use of frequencies and simple percentages while the inferential statistics utilized partial correlation statistics which shows the direction and strength of relationship between the tested variables as well as the significant. One hypothesis was formulated and tested by this study; the result shows a positive and strong relationship between ASUU strike and Keffi economy respectively. The study found that, the incessant strike has severely affects businesses and other economic life negatively in Keffi. The study therefore conclude that, ASUU strike often has negative effect on Keffi economy despite the present of other well-known government institutions both federal and state operating in Keffi. The study therefore recommends increase investment on education by the government; ASUU adopting alternative strategies to pressing home their demands; universities, reducing their over reliance on the federal and state government among others as viable measures to combating the challenges.enThesis