- The Education minister revealed that invitations have been sent to ASUU officials and other necessary groups to attend the meeting.
- Mamman called on members of ASUU to shift grounds on some of their demands as they meet, explaining that government was doing its best to meet their demands.
To prevent a nationwide strike in public universities, the federal government has called a meeting with ASUU leaders on Monday.
The meeting aims to resolve the issues driving the union’s strike threat, according to the Education Minister.
Speaking at a press conference, the minister revealed that invitations have been sent to ASUU officials and other key stakeholders to attend the meeting.
The meeting comes after ASUU issued a strike warning, prompting the government to take action.
The minister assured that most of the union’s concerns are being addressed, citing progress on the IPPIS issue, although implementation has been delayed.
The government is committed to revitalizing the education sector, including stabilizing the academic calendar in public universities.
The minister noted that ASUU’s demands have been ongoing since 1981 and have affected various governments, but the current administration is working towards a lasting solution.
He urged ASUU members to be flexible with some of their demands, acknowledging that the government is doing its best to meet their needs.
The union is pressing for emergency funding for public universities, payment of outstanding allowances, and release of withheld salaries and promotions.
Other concerns include halting illegal recruitment practices, addressing the proliferation of public universities, and removing universities from the treasury single account.