Nearly three months into its ongoing strike, the Academic Staff Union
of Universities says it is still consulting with its members over
offers made by the Federal Government.
The union’s National President, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos that they would meet with officials of the government within the week.
According to him, government had made some offers in the course of
meetings with ASUU, which are still being deliberated upon by members.
“We are still consulting with our chapters across the country. There
are promises that government made and we are trying to consult with the
various university chapters on the options before the union.
“By the time we are fully aware of what is left of our demands from
what the government is offering, we will know what steps to take, even
as negotiations with the government continues.
“For instance, we are in touch with about 20 universities that are
affected, to be sure of the level of implementation. By the time we
finish our assessment, we will now send our response back to government,
concerning the level of implementation
“And depending on the outcome of our further engagements with government, we will now get back to our members,” he said.
Ogunyemi said ASUU is expected to be involved in another round of
meeting with the government within the week, adding that he expects a
positive outcome.
NAN reports that the university teachers have been on strike since
November 4, 2018 over alleged non-implementation of agreements it
entered into with the Federal Government in 2009 and 2017.
Their demands are on better welfare package and improved teaching and learning environment, among other issues.
(NAN)