The country will soon hear from President Muhammadu Buhari regarding the ongoing (Watch Video Here) Academic Staff Union of Universities strike, according to House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday. (Watch Video Here)
While discussing the problem with the President at the State House for the second time in a week, Mr. Gbajabiamila made the remark. (Watch Video Here)
The Speaker has recently (Watch Video Here) served as a mediator between the Federal Government and the striking workers along with other parliamentarians. (Watch Video Here)
Gbajabiamila stated that meetings with the (Watch Video Here) President were productive and predicted that after recommendations, Buhari would announce his choices to the public. (Watch Video Here)
President Buhari stated that a total of (Watch Video Here) N470 billion had been set aside in the 2023 budget for revitalization and salary increases in the country's higher institutions, answering some of the primary demands of ASUU, during his budget presentation speech at the National Assembly earlier on Friday.
The President did, however, point out that the government cannot continue to supply all of the money for tertiary education. (Watch Video Here)
The President stated that, In most nations, the cost of education is jointly paid by the government and the people, especially at the university level. Therefore, it is essential that we implement a more sustainable form of tertiary education financing. (Watch Video Here)
He continued by saying that, to the extent possible given the resources, his administration was dedicated to carrying out agreements agreed with staff unions. (Watch Video Here)
We have stayed steadfast in our refusal to sign any deal that we would not be able to carry out. Individual institutions would be urged to abide by any agreement achieved in due time to guarantee stability in the educational system. (Watch Video Here)
The government is equally devoted to raising the standard of education at all levels.(Watch Video Here)