A PACT aimed at strengthening industrial harmony, improving teaching and learning conditions in the university system are to be sealed by the Federal Government with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), it was learnt yesterday.
The agreement would also advance sustainable development within the Nigerian university system, the government confirmed in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education.
Both parties, the statement said, are billed to sign the agreement on Wednesday in Abuja at a ceremony to be presided over by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa with Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad.
The statement described the scheduled signing as a significant milestone in the government’s ongoing efforts to foster a stable, productive, and globally competitive higher education sector.
It reads: “The agreement underscores the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to constructive engagement with critical stakeholders and the resolution of industrial issues through sustained dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation.
“It is expected to further enhance industrial peace across Nigerian universities, create a more conducive academic environment, and reinforce confidence among students, staff, and the wider public.
“This development aligns squarely with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda (RHA), which recognises education as a strategic driver of national development, human capital growth, and socio-economic transformation.
“The ceremony will bring together senior government officials, representatives of ASUU, heads of tertiary institutions, development partners, and members of the media, reflecting a broad-based commitment to the advancement of Nigeria’s education sector.”
The government reiterated its dedication to sustaining reforms that will strengthen the university system and ensure the delivery of quality, accessible, and globally relevant education for all Nigerians.
“Members of the public are encouraged to follow the Ministry’s official communication channels for updates and highlights from the ceremony,” the statement added.
