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The Digest:

The Federal Government has declared the ongoing ASUU warning strike "needless," asserting that all of the union's pending demands have been met. The Education Minister, Tunji Alausa, stated on national television that the government has met its obligations, including the payment of N50 billion in earned allowances and the release of N50 billion from the NEEDS Assessment fund, framing the industrial action as unjustified.

Key Points:
  • Education Minister Tunji Alausa declared the ASUU strike "needless."
  • He claimed "all demands of ASUU have been met" by the Federal Government.
  • The government has paid N50 billion in earned academic allowances.
  • N50 billion of the N150 billion NEEDS Assessment fund has been released.
  • Promotion arrears and the 25/35% wage award are slated for the 2026 budget.
  • The minister stated that the remaining three months' salary from the 2022 strike will not be paid.
  • He blamed a negotiation delay on the committee chairman's absence for Hajj.
This firm stance from the government sets the stage for a protracted stalemate, with both sides presenting conflicting narratives about the resolution of the union's grievances

Sources: The Cable