The Federal Government has offered a 40% salary hike. This proposal goes to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Sources in Abuja confirmed the discussions.
ASUU is ready to restart talks. Yayale Ahmed leads the government’s team. This decision came from ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The Sunday meeting reached a full consensus.
Branch leaders will inform their university members. They will update them on these new developments.
A NEC member spoke anonymously. Public comments are restricted during negotiations. This individual confirmed continued talks. Both sides seek to resolve enduring university system issues.
“A 40% salary increase was proposed,” the source revealed. “Branch leaders will update members. Negotiations will resume next week.”
Tensions persist in public universities. ASUU’s one-month ultimatum ended Saturday. This deadline passed without full resolution.
To avoid a nationwide academic strike, the Federal Government met ASUU leaders. The Abuja meeting started Monday and continued Tuesday. Strict negotiation rules mean outcomes remain private.
ASUU previously threatened a major strike. They accused the government of neglecting critical issues. Key demands include reviewing the 2009 agreement. Also, outstanding salaries, academic allowances, and university revitalisation funds are crucial.
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa is abroad. He asserts the government met ASUU’s demands. Two weeks ago, he spoke to reporters. President Tinubu ordered universities to stay open. Dialogue aims to keep students in school, he emphasized.
“The President has ordered no ASUU strike,” the minister stated. “We are working hard to keep students in school. The recent six-day strike was unnecessary. We have met almost all their demands. We are back negotiating; we will resolve this.”
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