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The governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, has advised the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU to accept the offer of the Federal Government and call off its ongoing strike.
ASUU had on Sunday declared an indefinite strike after talks between it and FG collapsed, even as the latter said it had met 80 per cent of ASUU’s demands. The current ASUU strike started on February 14, 2022.
Speaking on Arise TV on Friday, the governor said the time had come for ASUU to review its strategies.
He said, “My position is, everyone has heard the cries of ASUU and I commend them highly but at this stage, they should review their strategies for the sake of our children.
“Well-meaning Nigerians and stakeholders could be allowed to participate and dialogue with them. But at this stage, they should be able to take whatever the Federal Government has given and call off the strike. And then, let’s engage our leaders to mediate between Federal Government and ASUU and find lasting solutions.
“I believe what they are asking for will be doable but not maybe immediately. It could be staggered in such a way that it is very convenient for ASUU and very convenient for the Federal Government.”
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