The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been praised by Senator Orji Kalu (APC-Abia North) for calling off its eight-month strike.
The Senate Chief Whip urged the Federal Government and ASUU to find common ground in order to avert further strikes.
Kalu praised the government’s executive and legislative branches for their ongoing communication with the universities union.
The lawmaker said being an advocate of quality and affordable education, he had been in regular engagement with the union.
“Both parties must establish a common ground to avoid any strike in the future”, his statement reads.
Kalu stressed that education is a panacea for development and must be a top priority in the policy thrust.
Noting that the government has financial challenges, he charged the authorities to do their best to improve the quality of education.
The senator advised students of tertiary institutions to remain peaceful, steadfast and committed to their academic pursuits.