Buhari constitutes team to renegotiate 2009 academic unions agreement

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President Buhari Constitutes Team to Renegotiate 2009 Academic Unions Agreement

President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a team to renegotiate the 2009 agreement between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The team, led by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, is expected to engage with ASUU to address the outstanding issues that have led to the ongoing strike by the union.

The 2009 agreement, which was signed by the Federal Government and ASUU, aimed to address the welfare and working conditions of university lecturers. However, the agreement has been criticized for not being fully implemented, leading to the current strike by ASUU.

The renegotiation team is expected to engage with ASUU to address issues such as the funding of universities, staff welfare, and the implementation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). The team is also expected to negotiate a new agreement that will address the concerns of ASUU and other academic unions.

The strike by ASUU, which began on March 23, has led to the closure of universities across the country, affecting thousands of students. The strike has also led to a significant disruption to academic activities, with many students unable to access their courses and complete their degrees on time.

The renegotiation of the 2009 agreement is seen as a crucial step towards resolving the strike and finding a lasting solution to the issues affecting the education sector in Nigeria.