The Academic Staff Union of the University (ASUU) in Abuja has asked the Federal Government to implement the 2009 agreement and release their three-and-a-half months’ withheld salaries to avoid a strike.
The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi, stated this during a news conference on Monday in Abuja.
“There is a crisis that is affecting universities in Nigeria, and it is not just a problem for ASUU; it is a problem for the entire country.
“The purposeful mortgage of a nation’s future and the endangerment of generations yet to be born is the result of a nation’s disregard of education.
“Until Nigeria has a university system that assures effective education, excellent research, innovation, and sustainable national development, the Academic Staff Union of Universities will not give up,” he said.
He reiterated that the ASUU, Abuja Zone was demanding the payment of promotion arrears of its members, unconditional release of their three and a half months of withheld salaries, and release of third-party deductions to the union and cooperatives.
Also, the payment of one year’s arrears of 25/35 per cent salary award to its members, the implementation of the new conditions of service for its members, and the adoption of UTAS as a payment system for universities.