FG, ASUU to Sign Fresh Agreement Jan 13
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will on Wednesday formalise a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of university education and ensuring stability across the system.
The ceremony will hold at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Conference Hall in Maitama, Abuja, and will be presided over by the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, the Ministry of Education said in a statement on Sunday.
The development follows a recent 14‑day ultimatum issued by ASUU, which was later withdrawn after overnight talks between the union and the government.
The ministry said the agreement reflects the government’s commitment to constructive engagement with critical stakeholders and resolving industrial disputes through dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation.
According to the statement, the formalisation of the deal comes after years of engagement between ASUU and the government and aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which recognises education as a key driver of national development, human capital growth, and socio-economic transformation.
“This is expected to further enhance industrial peace, create a more conducive academic environment, and reinforce confidence among students, university staff, and the wider public,” the ministry said.
The unveiling will bring together senior government officials, ASUU representatives, heads of tertiary institutions, development partners, and members of the media.
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