The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that public universities will no longer be shut down over labour disputes, pledging to do “everything humanly possible” to prevent further strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known while briefing State House correspondents after a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to Alausa, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a clear directive to keep students in school and to ensure that reforms in the nation’s tertiary education sector are transparent and data-driven.
“The President has mandated us that he doesn’t want ASUU to go on strike. We are doing everything possible to ensure our students stay in school,” the minister said.
Alausa emphasized that the government is engaging closely with all stakeholders in the education sector to address lingering issues that often trigger industrial actions, including funding, staff welfare, and institutional autonomy.
He added that ongoing reforms will focus on efficiency, accountability, and sustainable financing mechanisms to ensure stability in the university system.
The Federal Government’s renewed commitment comes amid growing public concern over the recurring strikes that have disrupted academic calendars in Nigerian universities for years.
