Denis Idahosa (APC-Edo), representing the Ovia Federal Constituency, stated that everyone is distressed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities' ongoing strike (ASUU).
Idahosa made the remarks in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday.
He described the strike as a serious issue, stating that no country can excel unless education is prioritized.
"We are all affected by this, whether through our children, relatives, or even our grandchildren.
"No one will take this lightly." The House of Representatives has made it a top priority," he said.
Idahosa stated that the strike is extremely sensitive and that the house, led by the speaker, had several meetings with ASUU leadership.
"I am confident that we are approaching it from an executive to executive perspective."
"When we saw that the issue was lingering and the strike was approaching a year, the leadership of the house felt compelled to contact ASUU once more."
"And, from what we know, the problem is almost resolved," he said.