Strike: FG Postpones Planned Meeting With ASUU

The planned meeting between the federal government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) earlier scheduled to hold today, Monday 26th August, has been postponed.

ASUU president, Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed the postponement of the meeting, though no reason was given for the change in date.

Naija News understands the planned meeting is now set to be held on Wednesday, August 28.

It would be recalled that the federal government, through the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, had scheduled the meeting with the ASUU leadership to address the union’s demands.

The Minister announced the planned meeting during an appearance on Television Continental’s “Beyond 100 Days” program on Thursday.

The move comes after ASUU issued a 21-day ultimatum to the government, following its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Ibadan last week.

ASUU has consistently pushed for the implementation of agreements previously reached with the government, which include issues around salaries, funding for universities, and improved working conditions.

During the TV program, Prof. Mamman confirmed that the government had received the strike notice from ASUU and assured that efforts were underway to prevent further disruptions to the academic calendar.

He emphasized the government’s commitment to resolving the union’s grievances and stated that the upcoming meeting would focus on finding common ground to avert another industrial action.

The demands of ASUU include welfare matters, funding for universities and the need to stop the proliferation of universities across the country.

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