We’ve Met All ASUU Demands, No Basis For Strike – FG

The Federal Government on Monday reaffirmed that it has fulfilled all the demands presented by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), urging the union to shelve any plans for strike action and allow academic activities to continue uninterrupted.

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the government has implemented key resolutions from previous negotiations and disbursed funds to address most of the union’s concerns. He added that the administration remains committed to fostering a stable academic calendar across public universities.

He explained that since his appointment, he has held several meetings with ASUU representatives to ensure that pending issues were resolved through dialogue and not disruption. According to him, the government’s position is rooted in the belief that keeping students in school must remain the top priority.

Alausa maintained that contrary to ASUU’s recent statements, the Tinubu-led administration has demonstrated willingness to engage constructively with the union and other labour groups in the education sector.

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The minister highlighted a number of ongoing initiatives under the Tertiary Education Revitalisation Plan, including the release of earned academic allowances, infrastructure upgrades, and the introduction of the new Student Loan Scheme, which aims to ease financial burdens on undergraduates.

He also cited the administration’s increased budgetary allocation to education and the revival of long-abandoned projects in federal universities as part of its broader strategy to improve learning and research conditions.

Alausa said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to fair and transparent engagement with labour unions, stressing that the era of neglecting academic institutions was over.

He urged the union’s leadership to embrace dialogue and work collaboratively with the government to sustain progress achieved so far, warning that repeated strike actions only disrupt learning and undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

The minister reiterated that the government would continue to maintain open communication channels with ASUU and other unions to address future challenges before they escalate into crises.

He appealed to lecturers to prioritise students’ welfare and national development, noting that reforms in the sector were designed to build a more resilient, globally competitive education system.

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Further updates on the government’s discussions with ASUU are expected in the coming days.