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ASSU strike update

Another meeting between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ended on Friday night without an immediate resolution of the dispute. The meeting which held at the Federal Ministry of Labour was to find a lasting solution to the ongoing strike by the university lecturers. At least four other meetings have been held between both parties before Monday’s since the strike commenced on November 4. While addressing journalists, the minister of labour and employment, Chris Ngige, said the meeting has been adjourned to February 7 Mr Ngige said the federal government is taking all necessary steps to address ASUU’s demands. Mr Ngige had earlier appealed to the striking lecturers to ensure that Monday’s dialogue yields results that will lead to ending the strike. ”The strike is which is about old two month old and it is not in anybody’s interest. We will ensure the needful is done,” he said. Meanwhile, the ASUU chairman, Biodun Ogunyemi, said the union will awai...

NAPS VS FG

The polytechnic student are not happy with the strike so far, they  says the Federal government should meet the demands of Asup unless they are really to boycott the Feb 16 speaking with a senator representing the dept of computer science he however explained that "God bless our struggle. Inside a story of victory there is always a struggle, Thank God for d successful peaceful protest and d journey mercy # Positive await # ASUP Strike must be call off b4 9th of feb # No call off No election # Aluta continua" Further more, with all indication the polytechnic students will soon get back to lecture hall.