Why we didn't attend the meeting with FG - ASUU

ASUU, today, withdrew from a scheduled meeting with the federal government. The meeting was to be held in a bid to resolve the online industrial action by the university lecturers .

The union refused to attend the highly anticipated meeting, aimed at resolving its two-week strike, saying there is no need for the meeting since its position had already been sent to the federal government.

In a statement signed by ASUU president, Biodun Ogunyemi, the lecturers explained their position.

“On Thursday 17th August 2017, we met with the Minister of Labour and Education where it was decided that we should consult our members and revert back to the government, we have consulted our members and in a letter dated 28th of August, we have written back to the federal government on the outcome of our consultations,” ASUU said.

“As we expect the federal govt reaction to our letter, we hope it would not be long before we receive a response that would be bring lasting solution to the dispute.”

Contacted by phone, the ASUU president said the union did not attend the meeting since a letter had been sent to the government detailing its position.

“We already sent them a letter, so there was no need for the meeting, what we are expecting is a reply to our letter,” he said.