The Digest:
The Federal Government has proposed a 40% salary increase for university lecturers as talks with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) resume. This moment explores the fragile negotiation dance between welfare and national budgets, educating on a persistent crisis that holds the future of public education in the balance.
Key Points:
- The Federal Government has proposed a 40% salary increase for university lecturers.
- ASUU's National Executive Council met and agreed to return to the negotiation table.
- The government's team is led by former Head of Service, Yayale Ahmed.
- ASUU's one-month ultimatum ended last Saturday, raising strike fears.
- Key unresolved issues include the 2009 agreement review and earned allowances.
- Education Minister Tunji Alausa insists the government has met most demands.
- The Nigeria Labour Congress has pledged support for ASUU's position.
Sources: Punch Newspapers.
