The Federal Government, through the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has scheduled a meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Monday to address the union’s demands.
This announcement was made by the minister 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…