A crucial meeting between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced in Abuja. This meeting is taking place in response to a recent threat by ASUU to initiate a nationwide strike due to the federal government’s alleged failure to address their demands.
The meeting follows remarks made by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, last Friday, during a briefing marking his one-year tenure. Prof. Mamman had indicated that a meeting with ASUU representatives would be scheduled for Monday. However, the anticipated meeting did not take place on that day, with no official reason provided for the delay.
The primary objective of the current meeting is to avert a potential strike that could disrupt academic activities across the country’s public universities. ASUU’s delegation, led by its current president, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, is present at the Conference Hall of the Federal Ministry of Education, the designated venue for the discussions.
The federal government’s team includes the Minister of Education and senior officials from the Federal Ministry of Education. Additionally, ASUU’s delegation features several former presidents of the union, including the immediate past president, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi.
The outcome of this meeting is eagerly anticipated as it holds significant implications for the academic sector and the broader educational landscape in Nigeria.
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