The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may soon called off its strike after an eight-hour meeting between leader of the union and federal government representatives ended amicably.
Briefing journalists after the eight-hour meeting, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, said the dialogue was fruitful.
ASUU’s president, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi agreed with the Minister’s remarks.
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Ngige said the government has made a proposal which ASUU will take back to their executives.
The minister explained that several issues were discussed in the Friday meeting, including salary shortfall, the payment system for lecturers and revitalisation of universities.
He expressed optimism that all the issues will be resolved at their next meeting.
ASUU has been on strike since March over unmet demands by the federal government
