Finally, the Federal Government (FG) and ASUU have reached an agreement.
According to Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, the majority of the group’s demands have been met including the release of N15.4 billion for payment of salary shortfalls.
Ngige also said that the Federal Government is also in the process of releasing another N20 billion for payment of earned allowances for university lecturers.
ASUU President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, has however maintained that the National Executive Committee of the union will review their decisions based on the new commitment by the government.
He also added that more on the ongoing strike will be divulged after the meeting of the ASUU leadership
