ASUU Strike Will Be Called Off Next Week - Minister of Education

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The Minister of Education, Mal. Adamu Adamu, has disclosed that the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will be called off within the next one week.

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Minister of Education, Mal. Adamu Adam

The minister made the disclosure in Abuja while appearing before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. According to Adamu, the executive arm of government had commenced plans to ensure that it honours the agreement between the federal government and ASUU.

The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Jibrin Barau, commended the Minister for efforts made by his Ministry so far towards ensuring that the situation is resolved and the strike action called off.