FG, ASUU SCHEDULE RELEASE OF NEW AGREEMENT FOR JANUARY 14
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to formalise a new agreement on Wednesday aimed at improving the quality of university education and ensuring stability, the Ministry of Education said in a statement on Sunday.
The signing ceremony will take place at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Conference Hall in Maitama, Abuja, and will be overseen by Education Minister Maruf Alausa and Minister of State for Education Suwaiba Ahmad.
The development follows a recent 14-day ultimatum issued by ASUU.
The strike was later called off before it commenced after the union and the Federal Government held overnight talks.
According to the Ministry of Education, the new agreement reflects the government’s commitment to constructive engagement with key stakeholders and to resolving industrial disputes through dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation.
The ministry noted that the formalisation of the agreement comes after years of negotiations between the FG and ASUU to address long-standing industrial disputes.
The agreement also aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which recognises education as a strategic driver of national development, human capital growth, and socio-economic transformation.
“This is expected to further enhance industrial peace, create a more conducive academic environment, and reinforce confidence among students, university staff, and the wider public,” the statement added.
The unveiling ceremony will bring together senior government officials, ASUU representatives, heads of tertiary institutions, development partners, and members of the media.
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