Breaking News: ASUU, FG make U-turn on previous decision
Hours ago, the Federal Government ordered Universities to reopen, but later revoked their order. According to Vanguard Newspaper, facts have emerged on why the Federal Government reversed her decision on reopening of public universities that have been on strike for 7 months now by members of the ASUU, Academic Staff Union of Universities. According to Vanguard Newspaper, pressure from opinion leaders and other known stakeholders involved in resolving the issue between the union and the government led to the Federal Government asking for the earlier sent circular to mandate the reopening of public universities to be withdrawn. Quoting a source that spoke to the Vanguard Newspapers, I quote “After the circular became public and people started interpreting what the consequences could be, it was agreed that the circular is withdrawn to also allow for more negotiation between the government and the union.” Mr. Ayo Haruna, the Acting Director of Public Affairs of the National Universities Co...