The president, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has reiterated the need for members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, to embrace negotiation with the Federal Government in addressing their disagreement.
Buhari stated this at the 74th years anniversary and convocation ceremony of the University of Ibadan.
The president, who was represented by the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission, Prof Abubakar Rasheed, also appealed to the Academic body to seek other means other than strike to addressing its grievances.
He said, “I, therefore, wish to appeal to our unions to always show restraint and seek their goals through negotiation and mutual respect at all times.
“Let me assure all stakeholders in the education sector that the federal government remains committed to the welfare of all staff and students. We shall continue to deal with the many contending issues in our various institutions within the limit of the resources available to the government.
“On their part, the University Staff members and other stakeholders need to appreciate the fact that our national economy like the economies of most countries across the world has not been in good shape since and even before the covid-19 pandemic but my government’s commitment to education remains unshakeable”. He added.
