I am looking for ASUU because all the issues are being addressed – Minister Of Education

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has said that he is surprised that the Academic Staff Union of Universities has embarked on a one-month strike.Information Guide Nigeria

Malam Adamu Adamu said this on Wednesday while fielding questions from State House reporters after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

According to DAILY TRUST, Malam Adamu said, “ASUU, unfortunately, they have gone on strike and I am looking for them because all the issues are being addressed.

“The last thing that happened was that our committee looked at their demands but there are renegotiations going on. They submitted a draft agreement which the ministry is looking at.”

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He further disclosed that “A committee is looking at it. Immediately it finishes, the government is meant to announce what it had accepted. Then suddenly, I heard them going on strike.”

DAILY TRUST reports that while commenting on allegations from ASUU, the minister said, “ASUU will never say that.

“I always call the meeting myself. The meetings I didn’t attend were those that happened when I was in hospital in Germany.

“We want a peaceful resolution. The federal government is ready to meet them on all issues they have raised and if there are so many meetings and the gap is not closing, then I think it’s not the fault of the government.

“There is a solution to this. The negotiations are the solution and that is why I have said that I am surprised that ASUU has gone on strike.”

When asked if the Government will reach an agreement with ASUU before the end of the 30-day strike, Malam Adamu said, “I can’t give you time. I am ready to reach an agreement with ASUU now but since I’m not the only one, I can’t give you time but certainly, we are going to reach an agreement very soon.”Jamb Result

He added, “I have nothing to say on that. I am not aware of any difference unless it is meant to satisfy the requirements of Federal character. I think the federal character is required for the nation and it is accepted. There is nothing we can do about that. There would come a time when it would not be necessary.”

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