Asuu news meeting with fg live

You're referring to the recent meeting between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN)!

For those who may not be aware, ASUU is the umbrella body of university lecturers in Nigeria, and they have been engaged in a protracted strike since March 2020, demanding better working conditions, improved funding for public universities, and the implementation of the 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement.

On Monday, October 11, 2021, ASUU and the FGN held a meeting to discuss the ongoing strike and the demands of the lecturers. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige.

According to reports, the meeting was productive, and both parties made significant progress in their discussions. The FGN reportedly agreed to release the outstanding N30 billion revitalization fund for public universities, which has been a major sticking point in the negotiations.

Additionally, the FGN agreed to set up a committee to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the TETFund (Tertiary Education Trust Fund), which is a fund established to support the development of tertiary education in Nigeria.

ASUU, on the other hand, agreed to suspend its strike action pending the implementation of the agreements reached during the meeting. The union also demanded that the FGN should ensure that the agreements are implemented within a specific timeframe.

While the meeting was a positive step towards resolving the strike, many Nigerians are still skeptical about the FGN's ability to fulfill its promises. The strike has had a significant impact on the education sector, with many students and parents calling for a swift resolution to the crisis.

What do you think about the meeting between ASUU and the FGN? Do you think the agreements reached will lead to a swift resolution of the strike? Share your thoughts!