By Faith Chondol
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike, granting the Federal Government a one-month grace period to meet its outstanding demands.
The decision was reached after the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Tuesday night, where members deliberated on the progress of discussions between ASUU and government representatives.
In a statement released on Wednesday, ASUU said the suspension was to allow the Federal Government time to address issues concerning university funding, unpaid salaries, and the implementation of agreements previously reached with the union.
According to Channels Television, the union warned that failure by the government to act within the one-month window could lead to a total and indefinite shutdown of academic activities across public universities.
“The union has shown good faith by suspending the warning strike. We expect the government to reciprocate by fulfilling its promises before the expiration of the one-month ultimatum,” a senior ASUU official stated.
The two-week warning strike, which began earlier this month, had disrupted academic calendars in several public universities nationwide. Many students expressed relief over the suspension but urged the government to take swift action to prevent another round of industrial action.
The Federal Government is yet to issue an official response at the time of filing this report.
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