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ASUU strike: FG Warns Against #EndASUU Protest, Resumes Negotiation

The Federal Government has warned against #EndASUU protest following the prolonged strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.

Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, who gave this warning said those planning to use the #EndASUU protest to destroy public and private properties would be disappointed.

He spoke yesterday in Abuja at the resumed negotiations between representatives of ASUU and the Federal Government.

“Those who want to use the #EndASUU protest to destroy public and private property or lecturers’ homes will be disappointed.

“I am optimistic that the meeting will produce the final result that will make everybody happy,” Ngige said.

Read Also: ASUU Strike: I’m Not Responsible For Prolonged Strike — Labour Minister

Eko Hot Blog reports that ASUU has been on strike for about nine months over government’s alleged refusal to honour some agreements reached with the union.

However, the Nigerian government had recently agreed to pay N75billion for the revitalisation of universities and the payment of Earned Academic Allowances to ASUU.

Ngige had disclosed this in November after a meeting between ASUU and government representatives.

Meanwhile, the Minister also refuted the claim that he is responsible for the prolonged nationwide strike by the Union.

Stephen Jesuwale

Jesuwale Stephen is a journalist who finished from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. He is a distinctive writer, media strategist and also a Digital Marketer

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