The Federal Government is taking decisive steps to prevent another nationwide strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), according to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.
Speaking during her 17th annual free medical outreach in Isuochi, Abia State, Onyejeocha assured Nigerians that the concerns raised by ASUU are being addressed, with ongoing discussions aimed at resolving the lingering issues.
ASUU had recently issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government, citing unresolved matters including the settlement of four months’ salary arrears, the migration from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll System (IPPS) to the University Transparency and Accountability System (UTAS), and the payment of earned allowances. Onyejeocha expressed optimism that these challenges would soon be resolved as part of the government’s broader commitment to educational stability and national economic reforms.
In addition to addressing ASUU’s concerns, Onyejeocha highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, emphasizing that while they may be painful in the short term, they are crucial for Nigeria’s long-term stability. She urged Nigerians to remain patient and supportive as the administration works to resolve economic and security challenges.
