The Digest:
The National Association of Nigerian Students has issued a firm seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to resolve their ongoing dispute and prevent a strike that threatens to paralyze the nation's university system. This urgent demand comes as ASUU's warning strike has already begun disrupting examinations, placing the academic futures of millions of students in a precarious balance.
Key Points:
- NANS has given ASUU and the Federal Government a 7-day deadline to resolve their dispute.
- The students' body warned that any disruption to the academic calendar is "unacceptable."
- ASUU began a warning strike over unmet demands, including the 2009 agreement.
- NANS acknowledged the educational progress under the Tinubu administration.
- The student union blamed the crisis on poor communication and the delayed implementation of agreements.
- The Minister of Education has directed VCs to enforce a "No Work, No Pay" policy.
- NANS is calling for President Tinubu to personally intervene to break the impasse.
Sources: Punch Newspapers
