Wednesday, 6 November 2013

ASUU STRIKE: Why ASUU refused to call off after meeting with Jonathan

ASUU STRIKE: Why ASUU refused to call off after meeting with Jonathan


The major reason why ASUU has refused to call off its prolonged strike is the mind-boggling salaries and the unending allowances of political office holders in Nigeria, especially the Executive and Legislature.
OluFamous.Com gathered that it is with this ‘trouble’ that ASUU leaders entered into a closed door meeting in Aso Rock with President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday. Sensing that the lecturers were ready to speak their minds without fear, the meeting was shifted to the First Lady Conference Room.
Indication that the strike may be called off emerged when Jonathan said, while shaking hands with members of the delegation, that: “The matter must be resolved here today. Our children must go back to school.”
The meeting went into the early hours of Tuesday, all in a bid to find a final resolution to the strike that started on July 1, 2013. ASUU had the support of NLC President, Abdulawahid Omar, in the meeting.
On his part, Jonathan was joined by VP Sambo; Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Anyim Pius Anyim; Nyesom Wike and Minister of Labour, Emeka Wogu.
OluFamous.Com gathered that if ASUU should have its way, the strike will end soon but their would be some general reduction in the salary of political office holders across board by 2014.
The President of ASUU is expected to meet his members on Tuesday to take a final decision on the strike.

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