Just In: ASUU has called off strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) have suspended its industrial strike.

On resumption, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) President didn't disclosed when the Public Universities will resumed, he said the Federal Government will decide on that.

ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement during a briefing of the union in Abuja, explaining that the development followed with its National Executive Council (NEC).

While warning that the union would return to strike without notice if the government fails in meeting its part of the agreement reached with the university lecturers, Ogunyemi noted that the reopening of the schools, considering the COVID-19 pandemic, lies with the Federal Government and Senate.

Professor Ogunyemi thanked students and their parents for their understanding throughout the nine-month period and said: “no amount of sacrifice would be too much to get the matter resolved as long as the government is consistent with its commitments.”