The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will on Wednesday formalise a new agreement that will improve the quality of the university educational system and ensure stability.
This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Education on Sunday.
The statement said the ceremony which will be held at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Conference Hall in Maitama, Abuja, will be presided over by the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad.
This development is coming following a recent 14‑day ultimatum by the union.
Meanwhile, the strike was later canceled before it began after ASUU and the FG held overnight talks.
According to the ministry, the new agreement reflected the government’s commitment to constructive engagement with critical stakeholders, and to resolving industrial disputes through dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation.
The statement further said that the formalisation of the agreement followed years of engagement between the FG and ASUU to address industrial disputes.
The ministry said the agreement aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which recognises education as a strategic driver of national development, human capital growth, and socio-economic transformation.
“This is expected to further enhance industrial peace, create a more conducive academic environment, and reinforce confidence among students, university staff, and the wider public.
“The agreement unveiling will bring together senior government officials, ASUU representatives, heads of tertiary institutions, development partners, and members of the media,” the statement said.
FG, ASUU set to unveil new agreement Jan. 14
FG, ASUU set to unveil new agreement Jan. 14
