The Chairperson of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Prof. Gbolahan Bolarin, has urged President Bola Tinubu to evaluate and sign the renegotiated agreement between ASUU and the Federal Government to restore efficiency in Nigeria’s university system.
He made this statement in Minna following a peaceful protest by the union, expressing their grievances over unpaid salaries and allowances.
University students joined the protest, holding placards with various inscriptions and chanting solidarity songs.
During a press conference after the protest, the ASUU chapter chairperson listed several demands that the union believes could lead to another industrial action if not addressed.
Eze Nnabuike, the president of the student union government, led the students in solidarity with the academic staff, emphasizing that students suffer whenever lecturers go on strike.
Union members, speaking with journalists, affirmed their determination to maintain their demands. They added that with the students’ additional support, they hope their voices will lead to a swift resolution and prompt payment of their dues.