Federal Government, ASUU Reach Agreement To Avert Potential Strike
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday concluded a closed-door meeting with an agreement to amicably resolve all contentious issues, aiming to avert the planned industrial action by the union.
The meeting commenced at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the Ministry of Education’s headquarters in Abuja and lasted for over two hours. Key government officials, including Minister of Education Prof. Tahir Mamman, and Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, were present.
ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, who led the union’s delegation, spoke to the press after the meeting. He indicated that the negotiation process had officially begun and expressed hope that the Federal Government would follow through on the agreements made during the session.
“We have started the negotiation process, and we are optimistic that the government will adhere to the agreements reached,” Osodeke stated. He also mentioned that the union would communicate the details of the meeting to its members, considering the two-week ultimatum issued earlier.
The recent meeting comes in response to ASUU’s threat to embark on an industrial action over unresolved issues. The union’s demands include improved funding for public universities, better working conditions for staff, and the release of withheld salaries.
