and ASUU met on November 20, 2020, in Abuja.
The strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of
Universities may soon be called off after an eight-hour meeting
between ASUU leaders and federal government representatives ended
on an amicable note.
Briefing journalists after the eight-hour meeting, the Minister
of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said the dialogue was
fruitful.
ASUU’s president, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi agreed with the
Minister’s remarks.
Ngige said the government has made a proposal which ASUU will
take back to their executives.
The minister explained that several issues were discussed in the
Friday meeting, including salary shortfall, the payment system for
lecturers and revitalisation of universities.
He expressed optimism that all the issues will be resolved at
their next meeting.
ASUU has been on strike since March over unmet demands by the
federal government.