The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has conveyed significant disappointment towards the Federal Government for failing to address any of its requests after several months of attempting to peacefully resolve their longstanding issues.
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In an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, ASUU President Professor Emmanuel Osodeke expressed disappointment when asked about the current status of their unresolved matters with the Federal Government.
Recently, ASUU has consistently warned of the possibility of a nationwide strike if the government continues to disregard their agreements, while the government has made efforts to alleviate the growing tension.
Osodeke stated that the government's only action so far has been to form a renegotiation team to engage with ASUU again.
ASUU has completed its part in the renegotiation process with this team and is currently awaiting a response from the government’s representatives.
According to Osodeke, ASUU has outlined its positions on all outstanding issues, leaving it to the government representatives to consult with their principals and subsequently return with feedback to clarify their mutual standings.
“It has been nearly two months now, and the government’s team has yet to update us, much less sign a new agreement. This situation indicates that the political elite is indifferent to the advancement of public universities,” he emphasized.
He noted that in the past, previous administrations occasionally took positive actions for the education sector, but the current government has been silent on such matters.
“He emphasized, “No single issue has been definitively addressed by this government since it took office over a year ago regarding all our agreements.
“The situation in education remains unchanged, as the union can confidently assert.
“We continue to recount the same old tale while the wealthy keep sending their children abroad for education, later returning to occupy lucrative positions, particularly in public institutions, while the children of the less fortunate continue to endure hardship.
Osodeke remarked that this situation needs to be altered if Nigeria aspires for true progress as a nation.”
Nevertheless, he mentioned that ASUU members will convene soon to determine their subsequent course of action.
In an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, ASUU President Professor Emmanuel Osodeke expressed disappointment when asked about the current status of their unresolved matters with the Federal Government.
Recently, ASUU has consistently warned of the possibility of a nationwide strike if the government continues to disregard their agreements, while the government has made efforts to alleviate the growing tension.
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Osodeke stated that the government's only action so far has been to form a renegotiation team to engage with ASUU again.
ASUU has completed its part in the renegotiation process with this team and is currently awaiting a response from the government’s representatives.
According to Osodeke, ASUU has outlined its positions on all outstanding issues, leaving it to the government representatives to consult with their principals and subsequently return with feedback to clarify their mutual standings.
“It has been nearly two months now, and the government’s team has yet to update us, much less sign a new agreement. This situation indicates that the political elite is indifferent to the advancement of public universities,” he emphasized.
He noted that in the past, previous administrations occasionally took positive actions for the education sector, but the current government has been silent on such matters.
“He emphasized, “No single issue has been definitively addressed by this government since it took office over a year ago regarding all our agreements.
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“We continue to recount the same old tale while the wealthy keep sending their children abroad for education, later returning to occupy lucrative positions, particularly in public institutions, while the children of the less fortunate continue to endure hardship.
Osodeke remarked that this situation needs to be altered if Nigeria aspires for true progress as a nation.”
Nevertheless, he mentioned that ASUU members will convene soon to determine their subsequent course of action.
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