The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike following a series of negotiations with the Federal Government.
The decision was announced late Tuesday night after an emergency meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC), held at its headquarters in Abuja.
According to ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, the suspension followed “encouraging commitments” made by government representatives toward addressing key demands, including unpaid academic allowances, funding for university revitalization, and the implementation of the renegotiated 2009 Agreement.
He noted that while the union remains cautious, it decided to suspend the warning strike to give room for continued dialogue and the fulfilment of promises made by the government.
“We have agreed to suspend our two-week warning strike to enable the government demonstrate sincerity in implementing the resolutions reached,” Prof. Osodeke stated.
The union, however, warned that it would not hesitate to resume industrial action if the government fails to meet its obligations within the agreed timeframe.
The suspension comes as a relief to students and parents across the country, many of whom had expressed concerns over the disruption of academic activities in public universities.