The Federal Government has established the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed-led Expanded Negotiation Committee for Tertiary Institutions to resolve disputes with academic and non-academic unions.
This move aims to address the ongoing issues between the government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated that the committee’s establishment is to harmonize negotiation processes under a unified framework, ensuring institutional continuity and sector-wide inclusiveness. “President Tinubu’s message is clear all our children must remain in school. This is the Renewed Hope Agenda in action,” Dr. Alausa emphasized.
The committee will engage all stakeholders collectively to achieve a comprehensive agreement, focusing on practical and realistic recommendations to sustain peace and productivity in the education sector. ASUU has been locked in a dispute with the Federal Government over several issues, including renegotiation of the 2009 agreement and provision of revitalization funds for universities.
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, commended the Ministry of Education for its inclusive approach and dedication to dialogue. He emphasized that lasting peace in the education sector can only be achieved when all stakeholders are involved in the process.
The Expanded Negotiation Committee’s work will not only focus on reaching agreements but also on ensuring that recommendations are practical and capable of sustaining peace and productivity in the education sector. President Bola Tinubu has given full political backing to the process, directing that all negotiations be concluded swiftly and fairly.
The government reiterated its determination to restore stability and trust in the nation’s tertiary education system through inclusive dialogue and decisive leadership, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu, where every student stays in school, every teacher is valued, and every institution thrives in an atmosphere of peace and progress.