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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of failing to fulfill any of its longstanding demands, despite repeated promises to resolve key issues affecting university lecturers.
ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, stated that while a renegotiation committee was recently set up to reopen discussions with the union, no concrete progress had been made.
According to him, ASUU had already completed its part of the renegotiation process and was awaiting a response from the government’s representatives.
“It has been two months now, and we have not received any feedback from the government, let alone signed a new agreement.
“This shows that the political class has little interest in public universities,” Osodeke lamented.
He criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for neglecting the public tertiary education sector, arguing that previous governments had done more to improve lecturers’ welfare.
“Not a single issue has been permanently resolved by this government since it took office. Nothing has changed.
“We are still stuck in the same cycle, while the wealthy continue to send their children abroad for education, only for them to return and occupy lucrative public positions, leaving children from less privileged backgrounds at a disadvantage,” he said.
Osodeke emphasized that if Nigeria truly seeks progress, this systemic inequality must be addressed.
He also revealed that ASUU members would soon convene to determine their next course of action.
Meanwhile, the National Association of University Students (NAUS) has urged the Federal Government to engage ASUU leaders in meaningful dialogue to prevent further strikes and disruptions in academic activities.
NAUS President, Josiah Oche, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advocating for better university funding, improved living conditions, and the provision of modern teaching and learning tools for students.
“This includes pushing for better facilities, well-equipped libraries, and affordable student accommodation.
“We must prioritize the well-being of students because their mental health is just as important as their academic success,” Oche stated.