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The much-anticipated meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), originally scheduled for August 26, has been postponed, heightening concerns over the possibility of another nationwide strike by university lecturers.
ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed the postponement, which was announced by the Minister of Education, though no reason has been provided for the delay.
The meeting, which is now expected to take place on Wednesday, August 28, was intended to address the union’s longstanding demands and prevent a looming strike that could disrupt the academic calendar once again.
ASUU has been vocal about its dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s failure to honor the 2009 renegotiated agreement, which includes key issues such as welfare matters, adequate funding for universities, and the unchecked proliferation of universities across the country.
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These demands, ASUU leaders argue, are crucial for improving the quality of education and motivating lecturers, who have been working under challenging conditions for years.
The postponement of the meeting has only added to the uncertainty surrounding the government’s commitment to addressing these concerns.
The notice of a potential strike was part of the resolutions reached at ASUU’s national executive council meeting held the previous weekend at the University of Ibadan.
The union has expressed frustration over the government’s reluctance to meet its obligations, and the delay in holding the scheduled meeting further exacerbates the tension between the two parties.
With the new meeting date set for August 28, stakeholders across the education sector are hoping for a resolution that will avert the disruption of academic activities as students, parents, and lecturers alike anxiously await the outcome.
