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We’ve seen light at end of tunnel – ASUU ASUU members and GbajabiamilaMembers of the Academic Staff Union of Universities at the meeting with the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila in Abuja. The Academic Staff Union of Universities has hailed the House of Representatives for its intervention in the protracted crisis between university lecturers and the Federal Government. The President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said, “For the first time, we have seen light at the end of the tunnel.” This is just as the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, who briefs the leadership of ASUU about his…

ASUU strike: We expect better understanding from lecturers – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has said the government expected better understanding of the current realities in the country from members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) who have been on strike since February 14. The President, who spoke while presenting the 2023 budget estimate to a joint session of the National Assembly, vowed that government will no longer sign any agreement it cannot implement. Buhari said the government was dismayed that the strike action has paralysed activities in public universities. According to him: “The government notes with dismay the crisis…

ASUU vs CONUA: Jega Blasts Ngige Over StrikeJega said instead of working on how to resolve the ASUU strike which has been on since February 14, 2022, Ngige by his actions has been creating more problems. The Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Attahiru Jega has reacted to the rift between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).  AttNews reports that Jega accused the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige of embarking on a personal vendetta against ASUU. Jega said instead of working on how to resolve the ASUU strike which has been on since…