There
seems no end in sight, for now , to the ongoing industrial action being embarked
upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU
On Tuesday, talks between the Federal Government negotiating
team and the striking lecturers mediated by Governor Gabriel Suswan at the
BENUE State Governor's lodge were inconclusive.
This
much was admitted by Minister of Education who came to brief President Goodluck
Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja after the meeting.
Benue state
Governor Gabriel Suswan is at the head of the Presidential Committee set up to
assess the needs of Federal Government tertiary institutions thus his stepping
in to mediate between Federal Government and the striking lecturers
But
even his charisma and the good will he enjoys could not convince the striking
lecturers to rescind their decision to down tools.
For
almost 4 years, President Jonathan has enjoyed relative industrial peace from
ASUU, now the body is reminding the President that it has teeth to bite.
Minister
of Education, tight lipped and looking flustered, admitted that much more
negotiations still needed to be done.
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