President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of his regime’s devotion to honour all agreements it entered with the union.
The President gave the assurance while hosting members of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC).
The delegation was led by its Co-Chairs, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Dr Samson Olasupo Ayokunle.
Buhari said the Federal Government remained committed to honouring promises it made to the union to prevent strikes, engender uninterrupted academic programmes and improve funding of educational institutions.
He urged ASUU to assist his administration in its efforts to save the nation’s university education system from total collapse and preserve the future of the country.
The President appealed to ASUU to always take into consideration the difficult fiscal situation the nation is passing through while making its demands.
“…They should be cognizant of the fiscal pressures that we are currently facing. Nevertheless, we remain committed to honouring our promises.
“For their part, I would like to encourage ASUU to continue to work with us towards finding resolutions to the challenges that confront us.
“My administration is committed to this engagement and dialogue, and I urge them to stay the course towards a joint resolution in the best interest of our children and nation,” he said.
