The Academic Staff Union of Universities has revealed that its meeting with the Federal Government on Tuesday, February 22 was inconclusive.
Daily Report Nigeria can recall that ASUU declared a one-month warning strike over claims that the Federal Government has failed to meet its demands which include the revitalization of public universities, payment of earned allowances, improved funding of state universities, and promotion arrears for members.
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Another concern raised was the replacement of the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) with the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) in the payment of emoluments to members, among others.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who convened the meeting on Tuesday, February 22, led the government delegation while ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, attended alongside other leaders of the union.
A tweet shared by the union stated that the meeting was inconclusive.
“ASUU – FG To Negotiate On A Later Date, Meeting Inconclusive,” the tweet read.
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