The Digest:
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed cautious optimism that its newly signed agreement with the Federal Government could bring at least three years of stability to Nigerian universities
Key Points:
- ASUU and the FG have signed a new agreement aimed at improving university education.
- ASUU President Chris Piwuna hopes it will prevent strikes for at least three years.
- The pact includes an Implementation Monitoring Team based at the NUC.
- Past strikes have centered on funding, lecturer welfare, and unmet agreements.
- The union believes measurable aspects of the deal will allow for closer oversight.
- The agreement is designed to be reviewed after three years.
- This follows years of industrial action that repeatedly disrupted academic calendars.
Source: Channels TV
