By Atoyebi Nike
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has clarified that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is not on strike, urging the public to disregard any misinformation suggesting otherwise.
Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, Dr. Alausa credited the current stability in federal tertiary institutions to ongoing dialogue, mutual respect, and the federal government’s consistent efforts to meet the demands of academic and non-academic staff.
“It is not by coincidence that Nigerian public tertiary institutions have remained open and stable for the past two years,” the minister said.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to staff welfare and maintaining the academic calendar, noting it aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for human capital development.
“Our children are the heartbeat of the nation. Their uninterrupted education is non-negotiable,” he added.
Dr. Alausa emphasized that industrial peace in universities is a shared achievement that must be protected and built upon.
