
The Digest:
The Federal Government has urgently appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its planned industrial action, promising a comprehensive resolution to its long-standing demands.
Key Points:
- Education Minister Dr. Maruf Alausa assured that the government is finalizing a "robust but affordable" counteroffer on ASUU's conditions of service.
- He revealed President Tinubu has given a clear directive to "avoid strike" and resolve issues that have lingered for over a decade.
- A newly reconstituted, unified negotiation committee will handle all tertiary institution unions to ensure efficiency.
- The Minister stated that about 80% of the unions' demands are similar across universities, polytechnics, and colleges.
- He highlighted released funds, including N50 billion for earned allowances and N150 billion in the 2025 budget for revitalization.
- Alausa urged ASUU to embrace dialogue, stating, "Please don't use strike as your first resort."
- Despite these appeals, ASUU is reportedly mobilizing its members for a potential nationwide warning strike.
Sources: Leadership