The Federal government
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government money offer to end the ongoing strike saying it is far from its demands.
ASUU is demanding a sum of N220 billion out of N1.1 trillion the Federal Government allegedly owes public universities.
Speaking to Vanguard in an interview, ASUU president, Prof Biodun Ogunyemi said lecturers have resolved to
Recall that on Monday, January 7, 2019, the Federal Government and the ASUU had a meeting in Abuja to resolve their differences and call off the strike.
On the issue of salaries in tertiary institutions, especially
Also on the issue of Earned Allowances in the universities system, they also showed us evidence that Mr President has approved the N20 billion to be used to offset the outstanding arrears of the 2009 and 2012 audit verified earnings, in the university system,” he said.
Responding to government’s claim, ASUU president said the union would have to consult its members on the possible agreement presented by the Federal Government at the meeting.
However, having concluded