ASUU Strike: Nigerian Lecturers Engage FG in Talks, Report Progress

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has initiated negotiations with the federal government regarding its ongoing industrial action.

This was disclosed in Strike Bulletin No. 2, issued over the weekend by the National Strike Coordinating Committee (NSCC) and signed by Dr. Christopher Piwuna.

The development follows the two-week warning strike announced by ASUU last Monday, which has brought activities in Nigerian public universities to a halt.

In the bulletin, ASUU highlighted that its members remain united and steadfast in their demands. The union also reported progress in several areas, including the release of third-party deductions, payment of promotion arrears, mainstreaming of Earned Academic Allowances (EAA), as well as addressing issues related to the confiscation of the University of Abuja land and victimization of members at Kogi State University (KSU), Lagos State University (LASU), and the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO).

“Our members have shown exemplary commitment to the struggle. We must remain united and resolute in the few days ahead,” the union stated.

The warning strike is scheduled to end next Monday, NIGERIA NEWS 247 reports.