The Federal Government of Nigeria is actively engaging with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in a crucial meeting aimed at averting a planned nationwide strike.
The meeting, convened by Minister of Education Prof. Tahir Mamman on Wednesday, comes in response to a recent threat by university lecturers to halt work over unmet demands.
The meeting, originally scheduled for Monday but postponed, seeks to address key issues including welfare matters, university funding, and concerns about the proliferation of universities across the country. Prof. Mamman emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing security in the education sector and ensuring that students remain on campus.
ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, along with past presidents and other key representatives, are in attendance. The discussion has now moved to a closed-door session.
Last week, ASUU issued a strike notice following the Federal Government’s failure to honor the 2009 renegotiated agreement. The union’s demands include improved welfare, increased funding for universities, and measures to control the spread of new universities.
The outcome of this meeting is crucial to prevent further disruption in the education sector and to address the pressing concerns of university lecturers
