The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Orji Kalu, on Tuesday expressed concern over the lingering strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Newsbreak reports that Kalu made the observation about the ASUU strike via his verified Facebook page.
He called on Federal Government to meet the union’s demands.
“I sympathize with Nigerian students who against their will are out of school due to the ongoing ASUU strike. I remember that while I was Governor of Abia state (1999-2007), primary to university education was made free and affordable,” Kalu said.
“My government invested a lot in education to encourage people to go to school.
“The states and federal government are supposed to pay strict attention to education. It is irresponsible for any government to deny attention to education sector.
“I call on the universities and federal government to rally round and close ranks so that our students will leave the streets and go back to classes.
“The incessant strikes lead to delays in students’ graduation and slow down their life plans and life pursuits.”
ASUU commenced its ongoing strike on February 14, 2022, after the Federal Government failed to meet some of its demands namely; the release of revitalisation funds for universities, renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU agreement, release of earned allowances for university lecturers, and deployment of the University Transparency and Accountability Solution payment platform.
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