Strike: President Buhari to Meet ASUU on Tuesday

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The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), is set to meet with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in a renewed effort to end the ongoing nationwide strike.

According to a report by the Nigerian Tribune, the leadership of ASUU is expected to meet with President Buhari on Tuesday as part of last-minute moves to resolve the lingering industrial action.

In a related development, the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Rasheed, also held a crucial meeting with Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities at the NUC headquarters.

The meeting formed part of a final push by the Federal Government to bring the prolonged ASUU strike to an end.

Speaking during the 2022 retreat for Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities and Directors of Inter-University Centres, Professor Rasheed revealed that some Vice-Chancellors would accompany him to another high-level meeting aimed at finding solutions to the strike.

According to him:

“Some Vice-Chancellors and I will go for a meeting later today in an effort to resolve the lingering ASUU strike.”

The NUC boss lamented that the over five-month-old strike embarked upon by ASUU has had serious and negative implications for the future of university education and students in Nigeria.

He sympathised with Vice-Chancellors over the pressure and trauma the prolonged shutdown has placed on them and their institutions.

Professor Rasheed also called on university heads to support the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to resolve not only the ASUU strike but other campus-based union industrial actions.

He explained that the retreat was organised to focus on:

finding lasting stability in tertiary institutions,
reviewing government efforts to end the strike, and
examining how universities manage and utilise their resources during the closure.

He further described the situation as unfortunate, noting that the retreat was taking place at a time when the Nigerian university system was already in crisis due to the prolonged strike by ASUU and other staff unions.

According to him, the retreat would allow Vice-Chancellors and other stakeholders to brainstorm on practical ways to reposition and move Nigerian universities forward.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is meeting with ASUU to end the strike?
President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to meet with the leadership of ASUU in an effort to resolve the ongoing strike.

When will President Buhari meet ASUU?
According to the report, the meeting between President Buhari and ASUU leaders is expected to take place on Tuesday.

Which government officials are involved in the renewed negotiations?
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, and the Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abubakar Rasheed, are actively involved in the talks and consultations.

Why is the Federal Government holding meetings with Vice-Chancellors?
The meetings with Vice-Chancellors are aimed at finding lasting solutions to the ASUU strike, ensuring stability in universities, and reviewing how institutions are managed during the prolonged shutdown.

How long has the ASUU strike lasted, according to the NUC?
The NUC disclosed that the strike had lasted for over five months and had significantly affected university education and students across Nigeria.