The Federal Government (FG) has reached an agreement with ASUU, and according to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, majority of their demands have been met including the release of N15.4 billion for payment of salary shortfalls.
Chris Ngige further revealed that the Federal Government, is also in the process of releasing another N20 billion for payment of earned allowances for university lecturers. However ASUU President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, maintained that the National Executive Committee of the union will review their decisions based on the new commitment by the government.
He further disclosed that after that meeting of the ASUU leadership, the union will announce its position on the ongoing strike action which has lingered for over two months.