FG, ASUU cancel meeting on strike

15 Dec FG, ASUU cancel meeting on strike

A meeting between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was cancelled on Monday.

The Deputy Director of Press and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr. Charles Akpan, announced the postponement in a text message.

“Good morning, colleagues. Please, note that the meeting with ASUU, earlier scheduled for today (yesterday), is canceled. The inauguration of the technical committee on PMS is as scheduled,” the message read.

ASUU President Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi told reporters that the union’s leadership did not agree on any meeting with the government as consultations on both sides were still ongoing.

“We never actually agreed on any meeting. What we said was due consultations, and consultations are going on at the two levels. We believe the government’s side is also consulting. That’s why the meeting has not held. ASUU has been on strike since March this year to drive home its demands.