The Nigerian Federal Government is preparing to sign an agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) aimed at strengthening social peace and improving teaching and learning conditions in the Nigerian university system.
The agreement, which also aims to promote sustainable development at state universities, is expected to be signed in Abuja on Wednesday. The ceremony will be presided over by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad.
According to the Federal Ministry of Education, this signing represents an important step in the effort to build a stable, productive, and globally competitive higher education sector. The agreement is intended to promote social peace at universities, create a more conducive academic environment, and restore the confidence of students, faculty, and the public.
The government stated that this agreement underscores its commitment to addressing the challenges facing the education sector through ongoing dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation with key stakeholders.
It added that this initiative is part of the government’s “Renewed Hope” program, which recognizes education as a crucial driver of national development, human capital growth, and socioeconomic transformation.
High-level government officials, representatives of the ASUU, university rectors, development partners, and journalists will attend the signing ceremony.
The federal government reaffirmed its commitment to reforms aimed at strengthening the higher education system and ensuring that Nigerians have access to high-quality, practical education that addresses global challenges.
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