The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has reassured students that ongoing ASUU protests will not lead to another strike or university shutdown.
Speaking in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is committed to ending the cycle of academic disruptions in public universities. He emphasized that the government is working on a sustainable solution to ASUU demands without signing “unsustainable agreements.”
According to Alausa, the Ministry of Education is collaborating with relevant agencies to design a constitutionally compliant framework that guarantees uninterrupted academic activities. He further disclosed that progress has been made on key issues, including the mainstreaming of earned academic allowances and plans to clear the 35% wage arrears owed to lecturers.
To fast-track negotiations, a technical committee led by Permanent Secretary Abel Enitan has been set up to draft a revised agreement. This will be reviewed by the Yayale Ahmed-led negotiation team, with the Ministry of Justice ensuring all accords are legally binding.
The meeting had in attendance senior officials from the Ministries of Labour, Education, and Justice, alongside top representatives from the NUC, TETFund, Budget Office, and Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.
The government urged Nigerians, especially students, to remain patient, stressing that all efforts are geared toward a long-lasting solution to ASUU strikes and ensuring academic stability in Nigerian universities.
While ASUU’s demands for funding, welfare, and autonomy remain on the table, the Federal Government’s assurance offers immediate relief to families. In the property sector, UR9 ensures verified documentation, immediate allocation, and sustainable infrastructure, so investors and homeowners enjoy peace of mind without disruption.
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Do you think this move will finally end the cycle of strikes in Nigerian universities, or is it just another temporary relief?
