ASUU strike: Again senate leadership meets with union, ministers

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For the second time in two days, the Senate on Tuesday met with  the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the ongoing strike by university lecturers.

The meeting, presided over by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, was attended by ministers of education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, Labour, Chris Ngige , the Accountant General of the Federation, who was  represented the Finance Minister and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC).

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ASUU had on Monday had an extensive discussion with the Senate leadership on the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).

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The Senate President said the continued closure of universities on the flip-side posed a security threat which on the long run would affect Nigeria adversely.

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“The Strike by ASUU is an ill-wind that does no one any good. Our children are at home, whereas they should be in school.

“We cannot watch the situation deteriorate. This is beyond education as it bothers on security as well, and the future of this country is going to be affected adversely as it is.

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“So, we feel we should engage with the executive arm of government to hear what they have to say. This is with the firm belief that we would find a solution to this problem.

“We are convinced that when we sit together, we will understand ourselves. And it is in the best interest of us all that we resolve this issue.

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“I told ASUU yesterday and I’ll repeat it here, that it has to be a win-win situation. ASUU cannot get just what they are asking for because it is simply unrealistic, and government cannot hold back and not do anything.

“Something has to give by virtue of horse trading and accommodation; some kind of understanding has to be reached so that ASUU goes back to work and our universities reopened,” Lawan appealed.

 

 

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