The Digest:The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Chris Piwuna, has publicly accused the federal government of failing to implement any of the agreements reached between the two parties. This prolonged inaction, despite consistent dialogue, has left the union stuck in The Waiting Game, with no clear path forward.
Key Points:
- ASUU President Chris Piwuna accuses the government of not enforcing any agreements.
- He said dialogue has consistently been the union's first option.
- Agreements cover funding, salaries, and university autonomy.
- Piwuna linked the mass exodus of professionals to poor salaries.
- He cited at least 20 consultants leaving a teaching hospital in two years.
- He noted that Nigerian lecturers are being absorbed by other African countries.
- He stated that lecturers are not happy with strikes, but they are a last resort.
Prof. Piwuna's statement highlights the deep frustration driving the education crisis. The government’s inaction leaves the system unstable, prolonging what has become The Waiting Game.
Sources: Daily Trust, Trust TV
