‘ASUU Won’t Strike’ – FG Vows To Keep Students In School

ASUU Won’t Strike, FG Vows To Keep Students In School.
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The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has assured Nigerians that students will remain in school despite concerns about a possible strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking at the Gender Inclusion Summit in Abuja, Alausa said the Federal Government is committed to engaging ASUU and other unions with “mutual respect” while addressing their demands, which include revitalisation of universities, salary arrears, and unremitted deductions. He stressed that the government will not allow strikes to disrupt the academic calendar.

“This is a responsible government, and I assure you ASUU will not go on strike. We will keep our children in school,” he stated.

The minister also highlighted reforms in the education sector, particularly the adoption of computer-based testing (CBT) for national examinations. He disclosed that beginning November, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) will conduct objective sections of exams via CBT, with essay papers to follow fully next year.

According to him, the shift to technology will help curb examination malpractice, reward hardworking students, and improve overall learning outcomes. He added that plans are in place to support underserved communities and children with disabilities, including transportation to designated centres where facilities exist.

Also at the summit, Minister of Women Affairs Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim revealed that women now lead over 40 per cent of Nigeria’s key commercial banks, surpassing the global average in leadership representation. She cited progress in states like Adamawa and Niger, where women have gained stronger legal and political participation.

The summit, themed “New Voices and New Approaches for Accelerating an Inclusive Society,” brought together policymakers, business leaders, and civil society groups to promote inclusion and gender equity.

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