FG Sets Up Sub-Committee to Review ASUU Demands

 In a bid to avert a looming nationwide strike by university lecturers, the Federal Government has established a sub-committee to review the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The decision was reached following a closed-door meeting between the Federal Ministry of Education and ASUU leadership on Wednesday in Abuja.

The meeting, which lasted two and a half hours, saw the presence of the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, top ministry officials, and ASUU representatives.

The discussions centered on addressing the grievances that have led the union to threaten industrial action if their demands are not met.

Briefing newsmen at the end of the meeting, Mamman said a sub-committee had been set up to review the demands of the union, and ensure that all grey areas were ironed out and resolved.

On his part, the ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed the hope that all issues would be resolved before the September 6 meeting.

“We have met to discuss all the issues and review them. We have given the government between now and the next meeting to see what they have to do. We believe in the interest of the Nigerian child and we will be protecting their interest if the issues are resolved amicably,” Osodeke said.

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ASUU is seeking a comprehensive overhaul of the university system, including improved infrastructure, enhanced academic freedom, and a more sustainable funding model.

Other demands of the union, include the release of revitalisation funds for universities, renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU agreement, and release of earned allowances for university lecturers