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The scheduled meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), initially set for Monday, has been postponed.
ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed the delay, which was announced by the Minister of Education on Friday. The meeting is now rescheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 28.
No reason was provided for the postponement.
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The move follows a recent national executive council meeting held by ASUU at the University of Ibadan on August 19, 2024.
During this meeting, ASUU members threatened a nationwide strike due to the Federal Government’s failure to fulfil the 2009 renegotiated agreement.
ASUU’s demands include improved welfare, increased university funding, and a halt to the proliferation of universities in the country.
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