Pro-Chancellors appeal to ASUU to end strike

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The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian Federal Universities on Thursday appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its strike and return to the classroom.

This is contained in a statement signed by Prof Kimse Okoko, Chairman of  the committee.

It stated that ASUU should call off the lingering strike in the interest of the students, University system and the country in general.

 

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ASUU has embarked on strike since July over what they described as the non implementation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement.

The two contentious issues in the agreement are that of Earned Allowances and Revitalisation of the Universities.

It stated that government has shown demonstrable commitment by sourcing for funds to kick-start the implementation,

The statement noted that the Federal Government has started disbursement of the N130 billion to the universities as promised.

It said that the Federal Government had supported Councils with the disbursement of N30 billion  directly to the universities for the payment of earned allowances

It stated that Mr President has assured of his preparedness to pay the balance of the shortfall after due verification by Councils of staff that are entitled to earn the allowances.

The statement said the Federal Government has promised to consistently make budgetary provisions for adequate funds for the revitalisation of the universities beginning from 2014.

 

 

 

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