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ABSTRACT
This study examined the strike action on the academic performance of students in tertiary institutions with particular reference to University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. The population of the study was 100 students in departments and facilities. The study adopted a descriptive survey design while the instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire. The Likert four-point, scale rating was adopted whereas the data collected were analyzed using mean. The result of the data analyzed showed that strike action highly influences the academic performance of students in tertiary institutions. Poor remuneration, negligence by government, conducive academic environment among others were identified as major causes of strike action. The researchers recommend that autonomy of tertiary institutions, adequate funding, and the re-orientation of staff to find alternative ways of expressing their grievances as measures to curb incessant strike actions in our tertiary institutions.
