News received a few minutes ago and confirmed on the official website of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says the Union has suspended its 10-month-long strike.

The Union and the Federal Government, over the night, finally agreed on major issues that led to the termination of the protracted industrial action.

Statement from the official Twitter handle of ASUU@ASUUNGR reads that

“The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) on Wednesday “conditionally” suspended its strike, ending a protracted industrial action that started since March 2020. @ASUUNGR National President, Biodun Ogunyemi said the suspension of the strike takes effect from Thursday, December 24th, 2020.

“He made the announcement during a briefing of the union in Abuja, explaining that the development followed the agreement reached with the Federal Government and a meeting 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 FG and Senate.

“ASUU expresses joy on how the Federal Government handled the negotiation process and that they will be having their own executive meeting to conclude and gets back to the Government within 24hrs

“Professor Ogunyemi thanked students and their parents for their understanding throughout the nine-month period and said: “no amount of sacrifice would be too much to get the matter resolved as long as the government is consistent with its commitments.”

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