The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) concluded a pivotal meeting on Wednesday with a commitment to resolve all contentious issues, thereby preventing an imminent strike.
The closed-door meeting, held at the Ministry of Education’s headquarters in Abuja, commenced at 4:30 pm and lasted over two hours.
It was attended by key figures including Education Ministers Prof. Tahir Mamman and Dr. Yusuf Sununu, alongside other top ministry officials from the Federal Government’s team and ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke.
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Following the meeting, Prof. Osodeke expressed optimism, stating that negotiations had begun and assignments had been delegated to address outstanding matters. He emphasized the importance of the government following through on agreed-upon actions to benefit students and the nation at large.
Addressing concerns raised by ASUU’s recent ultimatum, Osodeke assured that detailed outcomes would be relayed to union members.
He underscored the significance of initiating dialogue after a year-long hiatus, outlining plans for setting deadlines and subsequent meetings to monitor progress.
Minister Mamman echoed Osodeke’s sentiments, describing the meeting as productive. He highlighted ongoing consultations to tackle systemic challenges inherited by the ministry, emphasizing the need for cross-ministerial collaboration to achieve sustainable solutions.
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The agreement comes amidst ASUU’s threat of a nationwide strike due to the government’s failure to meet prior demands, including issues like removal from IPPIS, renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement, and the settlement of Earned Academic Allowances and outstanding salaries.
Moving forward, both parties are committed to continuous consultations aimed at addressing educational challenges in Nigeria comprehensively.
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