LunagisthubNational Assembly Steps In to Resolve ASUU-FG Dispute
The House of Representatives has taken a significant step to resolve the ongoing dispute between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government. In a bid to avert a prolonged strike, the lawmakers have urged both parties to return to the negotiating table.
The dispute between ASUU and the Federal Government revolves around several issues, including:
Implementation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement: ASUU has been demanding the implementation of the agreement, which covers various aspects of university education.
Revitalization funding :The union is seeking funding to revitalize the country’s universities.
Earned academic allowances :ASUU is also demanding the payment of earned academic allowances to university lecturers.
University autonomy:The union wants greater autonomy for universities.
The House of Representatives has unanimously adopted a motion urging both parties to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue. The lawmakers have also mandated the Committees on University Education and Labour, Employment, and Productivity to intervene and facilitate a mutually acceptable resolution.
The House of Representatives’ intervention is a welcome development, and it is hoped that both parties will seize this opportunity to resolve their differences. The resolution of this dispute is crucial for the stability of the country’s university system and the education sector as a whole.
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