The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to honouring promises made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
President Muhammadu Buhari, who gave the assurance, said the government will avert disruptive strikes, engender uninterrupted academic programmes and improve funding of education institutions.
Buhari made the pledge when he received members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC led by the Co-Chairs, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN Reverend Samson Ayokunle in Abuja.
He however applauded the leadership of the Council for intervening in the year-long strike by ASUU and holding consultations with the parties. According to him, no society which wishes itself well neglects its educational system and all its component parts.
The Nigerian leader advised the council that in its subsequent consultations with members of ASUU, it is important that they shared with them, that government regarded them and the service they provided to the nation very highly.
Speaking on behalf of the Council, CAN President explained that the meeting with Buahri was on the single point of preventing strikes in the universities and the challenges of ASUU, which they considered to be of national interest.
