Stakeholders Seek Peaceful Resolution Of ASUU Impasse - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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March 12, 2020
Some stakeholders in the educationsector have called for a harmonious resolution of the deadlock between theFederal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU that hadresulted in a national strike by the lecturers. The union had on Mondaydirected its members to embark on a two- week warning strike.
ASSU said the warning strike was todemands the non-implementation of various agreements reached with government aswell as protest the compulsory enrolment into the IPPIS salary paymentplatform. But stakeholders said there is urgent need for both parties to cometogether in the interest of students and the education sector.
A retired principal, MotunrayoAdisa, said it is important for ASUU and the Federal Government to ensure thatthe interest of students were prioritised and protected.
Adeola Elekuru, another educationistalso pleaded with both parties to resolve the persistent crisis in the overallinterest of students across the country.
Another respondent, Afeez Adelekealso appeal for a speedy resolution, saying the situation should be arrestedbefore it escalates into a full blown industrial action.