- The students’ union commended the Tinubu administration for positive reforms
- The government to immediately reconvene the meeting to bridge this communication gap
- The strike has already disrupted examinations nationwide
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum, demanding that the Federal Government and ASUU resolve their dispute to prevent another prolonged university shutdown.
Eko Hot Blog reports that NANS President Olushola Oladoja stated that Nigerian students, many of whom now use educational loans, will not tolerate a new strike that threatens the two years of academic stability achieved under President Tinubu.
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The students’ union commended the Tinubu administration for positive reforms, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and removing tertiary staff unions from IPPIS.
However, Oladoja regretted that poor crisis management and delays in executing agreements with ASUU had reignited tensions, leading to the current warning strike.
NANS’ investigation revealed that ASUU missed a recent government meeting due to procedural issues. Oladoja called on the government to immediately reconvene the meeting to bridge this communication gap.
The union also appealed for President Tinubu’s personal intervention, warning that the “future of millions of Nigerian students depends” on decisive action and dialogue now.
ASUU began a warning strike on Monday after its 14-day ultimatum expired, demanding the implementation of the renegotiated 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement, payment of withheld salaries, and revitalisation of public universities.
The strike has already disrupted examinations nationwide.
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