“There is nothing like suspending the strike", Faggae said. Our members have stated clearly what they want.Assignments were given to various people that attended the last meeting and the expectation is that today (Monday 29TH JULY ) when we meet, we will look at the assignment given and will also look at it on Thursday again.
Asked how long it would take ASUU leaders to convene a meeting with its members after the meeting with government on Thursday, the ASUU boss said
“we are in constant consultation with our members, we don’t really have problems with that. After the meeting, we will decide when to link up with our members depending upon what is placed on table on Thursday.”Commenting on the speculation that the union might suspend the strike if the government met up to 50 per cent of the agreement, Faggae said the union would prefer to get to the bridge before crossing it.
He commended the positive disposition of the Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Education towards the resolution of the crisis.
Fagge added:
“For us, the interaction we have had with the Joint Committee clearly indicates that they are concerned like other Nigerians”.
“This is expected of the representatives of people. You see the problem has always been that the executive arm of government does not really hearken to advise that are given on how best to address the problems on education in this country.
“We are convinced as a union that the only thing the government can really do for Nigerians is to avail them of education.
“Once you are able to do that, you will see that people will be able to generate jobs and they will be able to take care of themselves and contribute to nation building. So that is the argument we are placing on the table.”
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