The Federal Government has stated that no formal agreement has been signed with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa addressed the ongoing nationwide ASUU protests, clarifying that a document perceived by some as an agreement is merely a draft.
He emphasized the government’s dedication to resolving the union’s concerns, noting that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to work toward a permanent solution to ensure uninterrupted education for Nigerian students.
He emphasised that the administration was not interested in “bogus or unsustainable agreements” but in reaching an accord that was implementable and constitutionally backed.
He stressed that ASUU’s recent protests would not degenerate into strike action, as government had engaged the union “continuously and meticulously.”
“We are committed to solving this problem once and for all. What has lingered since the 2009 and 2021 agreements will now be addressed in a sustainable way.
“The President has made it clear that every promise made to ASUU and Nigerians will be fulfilled truthfully and honestly,”he said .
Alausa also said that the ministry held a high level meeting with stakeholders today (Aug. 28) to find lasting solution to the lingering problems.
He said the meeting was attended by the Minister of State for Education, Minister of Labour and Productivity, and Solicitor-General of the Federation.
Others in attendance are Permanent Secretaries in the ministries of Education, Labour and Justice; as well as heads of key agencies, including the National Universities Commission (NUC), Salaries and Wages Commission, and the Budget Office.
He added that the meeting reviewed ASUU proposals line by line which would be fine-tuned by the committee technical team.
According to him, the team would submit a “clean report” that would be forwarded to the Yayale Ahmed-led Committee to renegotiate the 2009 ASUU/FG Agreement.
“We want an agreement where every component is actionable and feasible.
” Nigerians can be assured that this government will keep our schools open and ensure our children remain in classrooms,” he stated.
He added that unlike in the past, the Ministry of Justice would be fully involved in the process to ensure agreements comply with constitutional provisions.
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