The leadership of the House of Representatives is stepping in to mediate the ongoing dispute between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The move comes after a motion was raised on the floor of the House by Hon. Sesi Whingan, who called for urgent dialogue to prevent another nationwide strike in Nigeria’s universities.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the House leadership says its intervention aims to provide a lasting solution to the long-standing issues between the Federal Government and ASUU. Lawmakers stress that consistent disputes in the education sector disrupt students’ academic progress and affect the country’s overall development.
The House is now expected to engage both parties in constructive dialogue, focusing on unmet agreements, funding challenges, and welfare concerns raised by the union. Members believe that restoring mutual trust and ensuring sustainable policies will help stabilize Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
Mediaplusng.com reports that ASUU’s grievances often center on unpaid allowances, infrastructure decay, and poor implementation of agreements reached with the government. The House leadership says it is determined to ensure that this latest mediation effort leads to meaningful reform rather than another temporary truce.
As the education sector watches closely, Nigerians hope that this renewed engagement will finally put an end to the cycle of strikes and bring lasting peace to university campuses across the country.
