The scheduled meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government has been postponed amid ongoing strike threats, delaying potential resolutions.
The suggested gathering between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities has been postponed to August 28, instead of being held on Monday.
On Monday, a reliable informant from ASUU’s National Executive Council revealed to our correspondent that the conference with the Federal Government had been rescheduled for August 28th.
After coming to a decision during the union’s National Executive Council meeting held at the University of Ibadan on August 19, 2024, lecturers from public universities have issued a warning that they may initiate an all-encompassing strike due to the Federal Government not fulfilling its obligations as outlined in their renegotiated agreement from 2009.
The demands of ASUU comprise betterment in the welfare of university workers, enhancement in university funding and cessation of proliferation of universities all over the country.
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Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, acknowledged that several points of disagreement with ASUU originated as early as 1981 after receiving their ultimatum.
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Although, he communicated that the leadership of the Union and other organizations had received letters of invitation and assured their concerns were being resolved.
ASUU’s concerns are receiving attention, with the President having already addressed the matter of leaving IPPIS. The bureaucracy has led to slowed implementation but we aim to address these issues in our upcoming meeting on Monday and work towards their resolution.
According to him, ASUU’s demands have been ongoing since 1981; however, the President promised during his campaign that a permanent solution would be implemented this time around. His actions so far have demonstrated his commitment to keeping this promise.
The Minister made an additional plea to ASUU, requesting they exhibit consideration in their actions and approach negotiations with an open mind. This would ensure fair representation of the interests held by all parties involved.
