President, Professor Abiodun Ogunyemi, speaks during his appearance
on Sunrise Daily on November 9, 2020.
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) on
Wednesday “conditionally” suspended its strike, ending a protracted
industrial action that started since March 2020.
He said the suspension of the strike takes effect from Thursday,
December 24th, 2020.
ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement
during a briefing of the union in Abuja, explaining that the
development followed the agreement reached with the Federal
Government and a meeting with its National Executive Council
(NEC).
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While warning that the union would return to strike without
notice if the government fails in meeting its part of the agreement
reached with the university lecturers, Ogunyemi noted that the
reopening of the schools, considering the COVID-19 pandemic, lies
with the Federal Government and senate of the universities.
Professor Ogunyemi thanked students and their parents for their
understanding throughout the nine-month period and said: “no amount
of sacrifice would be too much to get the matter resolved as long
as the government is consistent with its commitments.”
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On the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System
(IPPIS) tussle, the ASUU boss noted that both parties have agreed
on the University Transparency Account System (UTAS), noting,
however, that the university lecturers’ salary arrears will be paid
by the government on a different platform.
On Tuesday, the Federal Government had expressed optimism that
ASUU will soon return to the classroom after a meeting with the
lecturers.
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Tuesday’s meeting came a month after the Federal Government
offered a cumulative N65 billion to the lecturers to address earned
academic allowances and revitalisation of universities.
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