President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over his administration, honouring the promises made to the union.
This, the President said, was to prevent disruptive strikes, engender uninterrupted academic programmes and improve funding of educational institutions.
Buhari made the pledge when he received members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) led by the Co-Chairs, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, in Abuja on Tuesday.
He commended the leadership of NIREC for intervening in the year-long strike by ASUU and holding consultations with the parties.
According to him, no society which wishes itself well neglects its educational system and all its parts.
Buhari urged NIREC that in its subsequent consultations with members of ASUU, it was important that they shared with them that the government regarded them and the service they provided to the nation very highly.
”However, they should be cognizant of the fiscal pressures that we are currently facing. Nevertheless, we remain committed to honouring our promises.
”For their part, I will like to encourage ASUU to continue to work with us toward finding resolutions to the challenges that confront us.
”My administration is committed to this engagement and dialogue, and I urge them to stay the course toward a joint resolution in the best interest of our children and nation,” he said.
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