Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) has on Wednesday “conditionally” suspended its strike, ending a protracted industrial action that started since March 2020.
ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement during a briefing of the union in Abuja, explaining that the development followed with its National Executive Council (NEC).
While warning that the union would return to strike without notice if the government fails in meeting its part of the agreement reached with the university lecturers, Ogunyemi noted that the reopening of the schools, considering the COVID-19 pandemic, lies with the Federal Government and Senate.
The union said it has suspended the nine-month-old strike while it monitors the compliance level of the federal government on the concessions the latter has made.
Mr Ogunyemi further added that the issue of IPPIS – a controversial salary payment platform – has also been resolved.
On when full resumption would be ensured in light of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the country, Mr Ogunyemi expressed that lecturers were ready to resume as long full health measures are put in place.
He added,
As far as we are concerned, we are ready to resume work. Let the government do what is needed to ensure safety. We insist that the COVID-19 protocol should be observed.
More details to come.
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