the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Dr.
Nasir Isa Fagge on tuesday morning was not
forthcoming with the new Federal Government's
offer as he insisted that his members have the final
say on the issue.
Speaking with State House correspondents, he said
that the meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan
discussed how to tackle the problem of University
education system in the country.
He said: "Well we have had lengthy meeting with
Mr. President, rubbing minds on how best to address
the problem of University education in this
country."
"And we now have a message from Mr. President
we are going to take to our members. And we are
expecting that our members will respond
appropriately to the message of Mr. President."
On whether the lecturers are going back to the
classroom, he said: "That is up to our members."
Asked what the message was, he said: "I can't tell
you. Its not for you. It is for our members."
If impressed with the message, he said: "Don't put
words into my mouth. Our members will determine
that."
Also speaking with journalists at the end of the
meeting, the Minister of Labour Emeka Wogu said:
"We made progress, the President of ASUU told you
that they are going back with a message from the
Federal Government back to their members. And
the message is full of high expectations and hope."
On whether the strike will be called off, he said:
"That is why the message is full of high
expectations and hope. So our prayers is that they
come back with positive outcome. They might not
even come back to meet us, they might take
decisions there that will meet your expectations."
"Nigerians should be patient for ASUU to finish their
meetings and come out with a message to
Nigerians."
Responding to whether the Federal Government
made a fresh offer, her said: "Well, the offer we
made are the offer they are taking in line with the
2009 agreement. The issues that led to the strike
are issues contained in the 2009 agreement and we
did not go beyond the agreement."
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