The Digest:
The Federal Government has convened emergency meetings with the Academic Staff Union of Universities in a last-ditch effort to prevent another nationwide industrial action. The Yayale Ahmed Renegotiation Committee will meet with ASUU leadership on November 24 and 25, following the expiration of the union's one-month ultimatum for the government to address longstanding demands.
Key Points:
- Federal Government convenes emergency meetings with ASUU on November 24-25
- Talks aim to avert potential strike action after the ultimatum expired on November 22
- ASUU's National Executive Council will decide next steps after the government meetings
- Key demands include a review of the 2009 agreement and payment of outstanding salaries
- Union seeks disbursement of university revitalization funds and earned allowances
- Education Minister claims government has met most union demands
- ASUU members accuse the government of employing delay tactics in negotiations
Sources: Punch Newspapers
