Strike: We will sign deal in couple of days – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the House of Representatives, on Monday, met on the lingering industrial action by the lecturers.

The lecturers led by ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke and the leadership of the House, led by Femi Gbajabiamila, met behind a closed-door for about 30 minutes before having another one in front of the camera.

Speaking on the outcome of the closed-door meeting, Osodeke said the Union will sign some documents in the next couple of days which they will take to their members for ratification.

Gbajabiamila, who also spoke said President Muhammadu Buhari will make a major announcement regarding the strike.

For several weeks now, the House has been hosting meetings between the government and the strike lecturers.

Also, the Court of Appeal had as at last week Friday agreed with an early ruling by the National Industrial Court that asking the Union to resume immediately.

It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had during his budget presentation stated that N470 billion has been allocated for tertiary institutions in the 2023 budget.

Recall that the Federal Government and ASUU since February 14 have been at loggerheads over demands of proper funding of the university educational system to a global standard.

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