The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially suspended its two-week warning strike, which began last week across all public universities in Nigeria.
The announcement was made on Wednesday during a press conference held at ASUU’s national headquarters in Abuja.
Addressing journalists, ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, said the decision to suspend the industrial action followed the intervention of the Nigerian Senate and other well-meaning individuals who appealed for dialogue.
“After extensive deliberations, the National Executive Council (NEC) of ASUU resolved to suspend the ongoing warning strike to allow for further engagement. We acknowledge the intervention of the Senate and other concerned Nigerians who have shown genuine commitment to resolving the lingering issues,” Piwuna stated.
He added that the union has given the Federal Government a one-month window to address all unresolved matters or risk a possible resumption of the strike.
“We are granting the government a period of one month to demonstrate sincerity and take concrete steps toward fulfilling our demands,” he added.
Background
ASUU had declared a two-week warning strike over unresolved disputes with the Federal Government, including issues related to the implementation of the 2009 agreement, funding for revitalization of public universities, earned academic allowances, and the use of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS).
The strike, which began last week, had disrupted academic activities in several public universities nationwide.
Next Steps
While the suspension of the strike brings temporary relief to students and parents, the union’s one-month ultimatum sets the stage for renewed negotiations between ASUU and the Federal Ministry of Education.
Details of the ongoing talks are expected to unfold in the coming days.
Details shortly…
