The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are meeting to prevent a potential strike that could disrupt universities in Nigeria. The meeting, led by ASUU’s National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, started at 2:17 p.m. and is focused on addressing the union’s demands to keep the higher education system stable.
Prof. Mamman talked about the federal government’s efforts to meet ASUU’s demands and stressed the importance of a stable education system. He mentioned that a committee was set up to review ASUU’s concerns but faced delays due to a nationwide protest. Despite these issues, the Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to finding solutions that will keep students in school and avoid academic disruptions.
“We want a stable education system and are committed to providing quality education,” Prof. Mamman said. “Our goal is to keep students on campus and prevent any interruptions in their studies.”
Prof. Osodeke, speaking for ASUU, outlined the union’s demands, including better infrastructure, more academic freedom, and a sustainable funding model. He said ASUU aims to make Nigerian universities competitive globally in terms of quality and academic output.
The discussions between the Education Minister and ASUU are important for preventing the planned strike and ensuring that students’ academic activities are not disrupted. Both sides hope to reach a resolution soon to avoid any interruptions to the education system.
