The
Supervising Minister of Education, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that all
contending issues between the Academic Staff Union of Universities and
the Federal Government have been resolved.
He made the disclosure in a statement following his meeting with the leadership of the union on Wednesday.
He
also lauded the patriotism and strong will demonstrated by members of
the union to uplift the standard of education in the country.
The
minister, who had earlier threaten members of the union with sack
following their refusal to call off the over five months old strike in
the country’s universities, stressed that ASUU want the best for the
country.
According to him, “I am very pleased to announce that all
contending issues between ASUU and the Federal Government have been
resolved to the satisfaction of the parties. Let me emphasize that we
recognize and appreciate ASUU’s patriotic role and commitment towards
ensuring that our Universities are well-funded, resourced and run like
their counterpart in other parts of the world. Thus, we are all partners
in progress and there is no victor; no vanquished in the struggle of
this nature for as long as our goals remain noble, not actuated by
parochial interests, and targeted at moving our nation forward”.
He
also assured that the Jonathan’s administration is serious about
revitalizing all universities and will continue to fund them as a matter
of priority.
Really ? Anxiously waiting for ASUU's response .
