The union says demands are not satisfactorily met but the government vows to prevent further disruptions.
The Nigerian government has said it is taking measures to ensure industrial harmony in the country’s public universities after lecturers suspended an eight-month strike.
He added that the National Industrial Court will address the substantive issues between ASUU and the government.
After six months of strike and multiple meetings without a resolution, the minister referred the dispute to the industrial court and sought an order for the union to suspend the strike while the suit is being heard. The court agreed and ordered the lecturers’ union to suspend the strike. “Now that ASUU has decided to obey the judgement of the National Industrial Court by calling off the devastating action, we apologise to all students and parents, of which the Honourable Minister is one, for this unduly prolonged strike, which is unwarranted ab initio,” Mr Ngige said.
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